Empowering Caregivers Through an Innovative Peer Navigator Program

• By: Sarah Vejnoska, PhD Samantha Hochheimer, MS Yue Yu, PhD Jennifer Diaz Navarro, BA Hala Alkhatib, BS, PhD Joyce Steel Hannah Michaelsen, MPA Suzannah Iadarola, PhD Melanie Pellecchia, PhD, BCBA, NCSP Amanda Gulsrud, PhD Elizabeth Hassrick, PhD David Mandell, ScD Connie Kasari, PhD Aubyn Stahmer, PhD
• April 11th, 2023
• caregivers, families, family navigation program, family resource centers, peer navigators, quality care, research, resources, Spring 2023 Issue
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After a child receives an autism diagnosis, caregivers begin to look for appropriate services and supports. This journey requires them to navigate a very complicated service system. Caregivers are usually tasked with coordinating their children’s medical, educational, and community-based services...