The purpose of this information collection is to determine the effectiveness of HRSA/MCHB's activities related to screening, evaluation and treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD), as mandated by the Combating Autism Act of 2006.
US Code:
42 USC 1
Name of Law: Combating Autism Reauthorization Act
PL:
Pub.L. 112 - 32 125
Name of Law: Combating Autism Act of 2006
The current evaluation will use the same design and data collection methods as the prior evaluation, with some minor updates to the interview protocols based on program revisions. Many of the grantees, however, have changed since the prior study, and other CAAI-supported programs that were not previously subject to formal evaluation will be included in the current evaluation. Specifically, the evaluation will include the two Resource Centers that are charged with providing grantees with technical support and promoting coordination across grant programs.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.