Shinde, Vaishali VijayNeal, TiffanyDevarapalli, Baby AmulyaSwiezy, Naomi2025-04-252025-04-252024-12Shinde, V. V., Neal, T., Devarapalli, B. A., & Swiezy, N. (2024). Evaluating DD-CGAS scores in autism care: Trends, challenges, and future directions. Presented at the Fall 2024 Poster Session, HANDS in Autism® Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Indianapolis. †https://hdl.handle.net/1805/47479This project focused on analyzing the effectiveness of autism support services within the HANDS in Autism® Coordinated Care model through detailed review of patient progress and clinical outcomes. Key contributions included designing accessible, participant-centered interview questions for the NDI project, conducting case-level analysis of DD-CGAS scores for two patients, and contributing to a dissemination paper with descriptive statistics. The analysis revealed minimal improvements and in some cases, worsening of functioning post-discharge, particularly in self-care and academic performance. These findings emphasize the need for more targeted and sustained interventions. Recommendations include improving caregiver training, enhancing follow-up post-discharge, and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration to address persistent gaps in care.en-USAutismAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Evidence-based practicesDD-CGAS (Developmental Disabilities - Children's Global Assessment Scale)Self-Care and Social Behavior in ASDAcademic Functioning in AutismInterdisciplinary Autism SupportSocial Functioning Challenges in ASDPresentation