Stakeholder Development of a Rural Emergency Department Tool Kit to Increase Access for Autistic Children & Families

Abstract Date Presented 04/23/2023 Rural emergency departments lack resources and staff education to support the diverse sensory needs of autistic children. This project utilized a stakeholder collaboration approach to create a multifaceted tool kit to support their unique needs. Primary Author and Speaker: Sabrina Kabakov Additional Authors and Speakers: Allison Caudill, Alyssa Smith, Alana Woolley, Karla Ausderau Contributing Authors: Rose Cutting