Start Date

5-3-2024 9:10 AM

End Date

5-3-2024 11:00 AM

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Background & Project Aims

  • Children experiencing homelessness (CEH) are at increased risk for behavioral health problems: 78% show behavioral problems, academic delays, or depression.1

  • Recent research suggests an increased prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among people experiencing homelessness.2,3

  • Psychosocial challenges are exacerbated by limited access to behavioral health and developmental disability screening, which is essential for early intervention.4-6

  • Recent studies have found that behavioral health screening in shelters is feasible, can generate a large number of referrals, and can be carried out by a student-run clinic without significantly disrupting workflow.7,8

Keywords

homelessness, mental health, pediatric mental health, behavioral health, autism spectrum disorder, healthcare disparities, health equity, urban health

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Presented at the 2024 Jefferson Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit.

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May 3rd, 9:10 AM May 3rd, 11:00 AM

Implementation of Pediatric Behavioral and Developmental Health Screening Tools at Student-Run Free Clinics in Philadelphia Shelters

Background & Project Aims

  • Children experiencing homelessness (CEH) are at increased risk for behavioral health problems: 78% show behavioral problems, academic delays, or depression.1

  • Recent research suggests an increased prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among people experiencing homelessness.2,3

  • Psychosocial challenges are exacerbated by limited access to behavioral health and developmental disability screening, which is essential for early intervention.4-6

  • Recent studies have found that behavioral health screening in shelters is feasible, can generate a large number of referrals, and can be carried out by a student-run clinic without significantly disrupting workflow.7,8