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clinical intervention
collaborating with another state LEND and parent group to develop Spanish-language version
LEND Milwaukee-Link
1) Expand WI LEND using distance technology to
UW-Milwaukee campus in underserved city with
excessive health disparities Milwaukee-Link faculty and trainees
participate in planning and implementation
Role of WI LEND in Increasing Access to Autism Knowledge and Services 2) Strengthen WI LEND link with MCH Pipeline program, of the Urban Autism Summit a community
recruit and train an increasingly diverse group of outreach effort to engage with families from
underserved communities in Milwaukee.
trainees representing the local community and who While mostly volunteer effort, WI LEND
intend to practice there co-sponsors the event. Participation has
grown, recently over 150 adults and children
3) Develop and sustain an interdisciplinary, family- attended with 40% Spanish-speaking families.
centered teaching clinic for ASD diagnosis and rule
out to increase access to these services in the
community
Increasing the racial/ethnic diversity of Long Term Trainees:
UW Madison UW Milwaukee-Link Totals
2013-14 28 4 32
2014-15 28 6 34
2015-16 32 7 39
2016-17 33 5 38
#/% nonwhite 13/122= 11% 9/22= 41% 15%