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Low Incidence Disabilities & Autism

Low Incidence Disabilities & Autism

Technical assistance and training are offered in the area of severe/profound impairments (medically fragile, autistic, deafblind, hearing, speech, and related services). Effective teaching models such as A-LIST, SEEK, and PECS are provided through regional trainings.

Contact: Nodya Thornton, nthornton@esc6.net


Resources Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) Brookes Publishing Childswork Future Horizons TEACCH Hands on Tasks and Ideas ADEPT (Autism Distance Education Parent Training) Texas State University-San Marcos/Clinic for Autism Research Evaluation and Support Evidence-Based Practices NEA currently has a guide available to help administrators and general education teachers understand autism spectrum disorders. The publication can be obained free by emailing gapsinfo@nea.org Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Resources Available · Online Trainings · TARGET: Texas Autism Resource Guide for Effective Teaching Manual · Model Sites Project · Additional Resources · And more at… http://www.txautism.net/ Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Autism Core Training Online, Free and Open to Everyone Each online course offers 6 hours of staff development using multiple media presentation that includes audio, video and text. Participants receive consistent information, web-based convenience, and a test to ensure understanding (70% or better to receive a certificate). All workshops will soon be available in Spanish. To access trainings, go to https://ecampus.esc13.net/login.html . If you need additional assistance, contact Region XIII, Staff Development at 512-919-5219 or 512-919-5456. Online Courses: • Asperger Syndrome 101 • Autism 101: Top Ten Pieces of the Puzzle • Autismo 101: Las 10 Piezas Principales del Rompecabezas • Classroom Organization: The Power of Structure for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders • Navigating the Social Maze: Supports & Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders • Communication: The Power of Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders • Solving the Behavior Puzzle: Making Connections for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders • Futures Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders • Autism Through the Eyes of the General Education Teacher

Resources

NEA currently has a guide available to help administrators and general education teachers understand autism spectrum disorders. The publication can be obained free by emailing gapsinfo@nea.org

Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism

Resources Available

·         Online Trainings

·         TARGET: Texas Autism Resource

Guide for Effective Teaching Manual

·         Model Sites Project

·         Additional Resources

·         And more at… http://www.txautism.net/

Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism

Autism Core Training

Online, Free and Open to Everyone

Each online course offers 6 hours of staff development using multiple media presentation that includes audio, video and text. Participants receive consistent information, web-based convenience, and a test to ensure understanding (70% or better to receive a certificate). All workshops will soon be available in Spanish. To access trainings, go to https://ecampus.esc13.net/login.html . If you need additional assistance, contact Region XIII, Staff Development at 512-919-5219 or 512-919-5456.

Online Courses:

• Asperger Syndrome 101

• Autism 101: Top Ten Pieces of the Puzzle

• Autismo 101: Las 10 Piezas Principales del Rompecabezas

• Classroom Organization: The Power of Structure for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Navigating the Social Maze: Supports & Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Communication: The Power of Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Solving the Behavior Puzzle: Making Connections for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Futures Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Autism Through the Eyes of the General Education Teacher

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