The goals of the initiative are to:
-- Increase knowledge and awareness of the early warning signs of
autism and other developmental disorders;
-- Improve frequency and quality of screening of young children from
birth through the early school years;
-- Facilitate timely referral of children to local early intervention
programs; and
-- Lower the age when children with autism and other developmental
disabilities are identified. 510-520 -7732

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Richman today announced that Pennsylvania is launching a program
this spring called First Signs to educate healthcare professionals, educators
and parents about the early warning signs of autism in young children. Through
observation, screening, and sharing with parents, you can ensure each child's
healthy development," said Nancy D.

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"There are key milestones that are important to a child's healthy
learning, behavior, and development ," Wiseman said.

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Wiseman, the mother of a young daughter diagnosed with an autism spectrum
disorder, began First Signs six years ago when she learned from her own
experience that the early signs of developmental disorders were often missed
by parents and physicians.
"I cannot pay the full cost for my children's health insurance -- that is
what your employer is supposed to help out with., Hayward facility

Where: Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center- Hayward
22331 Mission Blvd.

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In addition to DPW, CCIU and First Signs, Inc.
Pennsylvania First Signs has professional society endorsements from the
Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Pennsylvania
Academy of Family Physicians and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician
Assistants. They have to get it from somewhere, so I had to
enroll them in the state program, Healthy Families.m.

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The educational model and training program was adapted from the national
non-profit organization First Signs, Inc.

Autism is now the third most common childhood disorder in the country,
behind mental retardation and language impairment. "I have a nine year old child and a ten year
old who need health care. - 5 p.

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The caregivers, some of whom work
as medical assistants, licensed vocational nurses, and mental health workers,
have been bargaining since June 2005 for a living wage and health care
coverage for dependants.
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"We have many partners collaborating on First Signs to raise awareness
and educate healthcare providers and parents about early warning signs, and we
know from the work done by the year-long Autism Task Force that there is a
great need for this effort in the Commonwealth. "The key is early detection . Tiburcio Caregivers Wage One Day Strike at Health Clinic; Demand Health
Insurance Coverage for Children of Employees and a Living Wage

HAYWARD, Calif."
Caregivers will also be protesting Tiburcio Vasquez management's failure
to pay overtime.m.

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, On Tuesday, December 20 , over a
hundred caregivers will wage a one-day strike at two Tiburcio Vasquez Health
Center facilities in Hayward and Union City. Tiburcio Vasquez caregivers are currently offered no
health insurance benefits for their children and dependant family members.m.

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"While each child
develops at a different rate, some differences may indicate a slight delay and
others, such as no gesturing by nine months or no words by 16 months, may be
cause for greater concern and alert parents and physicians to the need for an
immediate evaluation.

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HARRISBURG, Pa."
First Signs is administered by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU)
with support from the Department of Public Welfare (DPW), the Pennsylvania
Center for Autism and Developmental Disability Research and Epidemiology
(CADDRE) and Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, Supporting Autism
and Families Everywhere (SAFE) and the Autism Society of America, Greater
Philadelphia Chapter. Other components of the program
include professional training, parent outreach and public education.
Additional information about the First Signs program is available at
http://www. Now the taxpayers are
paying.

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Next Tuesday Caregivers Strike for Health Insurance Benefits at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center in Hayward

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"Early detection and diagnosis of autism and other developmental disorders
means that we get children into support services at a much younger age, and we
know that makes a big difference in their development ," Secretary Richman
said., the Pennsylvania First
Signs program is being launched in collaboration with the University of
Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Center for Autism and Development Disability
Research and Epidemiology and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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"Screening can be simple and takes no more than five minutes.

CONTACT: Christina Novak, DPW, +1-717-787 -4592; or Diane Davis, First
Signs, +1-508-879-2309. Last Friday, attorneys for SEIU UHW filed a legal complaint
against Tiburcio Vasquez for violations of state wage and hour laws.

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PA Launches Program to Educate Physicians About Early Warning Signs of Autism

Autism affects as many as
one in 166 children (source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

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What: One-Day Strike at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center

When: December 20th, 8 a.

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Wiseman, founder and president of First
Signs, Inc.org.

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Hayward, CA 94541

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Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center-Union City
33255 Ninth Street
Union City, CA 94587

Contact:
Thea Lavin
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, Public Welfare Secretary
Estelle B."
The Pennsylvania First Signs program will provide:
-- Regional training sessions for healthcare professionals, the first
of which are scheduled for April 28 in Scranton , Lackawanna County,
and Malvern, Chester County;
-- Hour-long Grand round training sessions at 20 major hospitals in
Pennsylvania;
-- Screening kits;
-- Continuing education credits for physicians, nurse practitioners,
physician assistants , clinicians and early childhood educators; and
-- Parent outreach and education.
The launch of the multi-year program coincides with the announcement of a
national awareness campaign by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
and "Learn the Signs: Act Early," aimed at educating parents about healthy
developmental milestones and early warning signs of developmental disorders ,
including autism.firstsigns. But Tiburcio Vasquez won't
pay a dime," said Meliza Shaw, a Medical Assistant at Tiburcio Vasquez, who
earns a little over $10 an hour.

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