Topic: Recognizing the Gifts of Every Indigenous Child: Ensuring Equitable Access to Developmental Services and Special Education

Speakers: Christina Mulé, PhD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics & Simone J. Gonyea, MS, CAS, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Description: We will share an approach to using community engagement to increase an Indigenous community’s capacity to navigate developmental and behavioral services, with the ultimate goal of reducing educational and service disparities for children and improving health equity. Strategies for building a trusted partnership with an Indigenous community and lessons learned will be shared.