Sunday, October 4, 2015

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a set of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect how an individual processes information and interprets the world. Core features of autism are persistent deficits in social interaction and communication and restricted, repetitive or stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests or activities. Each individual with ASD displays a unique combination of characteristics, ranging from mild to severe, requiring individually determined educational and treatment programming.

The first signs of autism appear in early childhood and can be detected by an experienced professional as early as 18 to 24 months of age. Early and accurate identification and intervention can change the trajectory for many children on the autism spectrum.
Professional and Family Resources
Autism Navigator, LLC presents About Autism in Toddlers--a free resource for parents and professionals interested in learning more about the early signs of ASD in young children. About Autism in Toddlers was developed by the Autism Navigator creators at the Florida State University Autism Institute. Their professional development courses have been piloted in five states and will soon be available throughout the U.S. and internationally. Autism Navigator for Early Intervention Providers and Autism Navigator for Primary Care.

The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPDC) promotes the use of evidence-based practices for children and youth with ASD, birth to 22 years of age.

Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM) is a free online resource designed to teach the step-by-step process of planning for, using and monitoring evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.

Autism Internet Modules (AIM) is a free online resource designed to provide high-quality information and professional development for anyone who supports, instructs, works with or lives with someone with autism.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports http://adf.ly/1PNjon(PBIS) is a framework or approach for helping schools select and organize evidence-based behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.

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