Publications by authors named "Rita Vasquez"
Fam Syst Health
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Parent Navigator (PN) program was developed to help families with children who have developmental delays (DD) or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) access early intervention (EI) services, aiming to improve developmental outcomes.
- Through a mixed-methods evaluation, the program facilitated 623 referrals to EI, with a successful connection rate of 71%, and received positive feedback from pediatricians on the value of PNs in alleviating their workload.
- The PN program highlights the potential benefits of using individuals with lived experience in healthcare settings to bridge gaps in resource access for families facing disparities.
