Formed in 2003, Northwest Autism Center exists to support, facilitate and

build accessible and comprehensive, community-based approaches to

Big Data and Access to Care: helping children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. We provide
direct treatment and support services to individuals and their families on-
site, in-home, at school, and throughout the community. Additionally, we
Using Data to Influence Practices that Reduce Barriers to Service provide inter-professional development, training, and educational
opportunities for professionals and students across disciplines. Our vision is
Dawn Sidell, RN, Dana Stevens, ABD, BCBA, Ryan Sain, Ph.D. that each individual with autism spectrum disorders have access to early
diagnosis and treatment; best practices in public education and health
Northwest Autism Center 501(c)(3) care; and, the social supports necessary for optimal personal growth and
Spokane, Washington the fullest level of participation within family and community.

Family Navigation
Family Navigation Insurance Analyses Waitlist Attrition Track trends to ensure that families are aware
of regional support services.
Clinic Wait-List Attrition by Month
New Family Trends All ABA Clinic Families: Insurance All In-Home Families: Insurance Proportions 16

60 Initial rack cards

deployed in Apr 16
Proportions Sept 2015 - Jan 2017 (n=25)
Insurance Analyses
52 Sept 2015 - Jan 2017 (n=49) 14

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Ensures that we are reaching the intended

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Number of New Families

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population.
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Evaluating the frequency and reason for
attrition from waitlists. Allows for systematic
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access to treatment.

Program Reports Provider Analyses

In-Home: Inquiries Clinic Referrals by Doctor and Month
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Referral Trends by Clinic
39 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16
Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16

Referral by COE vs. Non-COE

25 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17
* in-service with Drs. Rockwood
(J,F,O,N,D '16) Providence
35 ** rack cards delivered Chas 6 Sep. '15 - May '17
(A '16) Spokane Pediatrics
*** COE training (M '16) ICARD 25
* in-service with Drs.
20 *** Greenleaf (J,F,O,N,D '16)
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Number of clients referred

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New Inquiries

Program Reports

Regional Infographics Waitlists and inquiry trends allow us to assess current market need
and react accordingly by determining program expansion and
family support needs.

Provider Analyses

These reports allow us to focus efforts on what clinics and/or

physicians need supplemental training and or support.

Regional Infographics

County infographic maps allow us to identify regional trends;

congressional district and political affiliation overlays allow us to
share information with legislators and assess rural service needs.