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Mission Statement

The mission for the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Develop appropriate, collaborative and timely supports and services across the lifespan.

This mission is accomplished by the creation and implementation of a long term strategic plan that increases coordination, promotes best available practice, makes efficient use of resources, and both directly engages with, and better responds to the needs of, people on the spectrum and their families.

What's New

Subcommittee Recommendations Released

June 15, 2010

The initial recommendations of the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder are posted! Subcommittees continue to work to refine their recommendations and develop strategies and timelines for implementation. These recommendations are designed to be part of the basic framework for the final report to the Governor. They also serve as a framework for some initial efforts that have already begun to change the way services and supports are being delivered to individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The dates and locations of public forums to further review recommendations will be announced in early July.

Please review and send your comments to the Commission via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

OCASD Subcommittee Recommendation Reports, June 2010:
Adult_Services Recommendations
Childrens_Services_Recommendations
Endorsement_Recommendations
Health_Care_Recommendations
Redesign_ASD_Education_Recommendations
Screening_Identification_Assessment_Recommendations
Transition_Recommendations

Commission Public Participation Survey Available

July 09, 2010

The Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders is dedicated to communicating the information that stakeholders need.  Please help us by clicking on the survey site to answer a few short questions that will help guide future work and communications.  Click here to take survey 

New Subcommittee on the Role of Health Insurance

July 09, 2010

The Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder Subcommittee on the Role of Health Insurance include family members, physicians, health care administrators, insurance administrators, clinicians, therapists, and educators.  Members of this subcommittee held an introductory meeting on August 23 and are beginning to actively develop recommendations on this important issue!  Information on upcoming subcommittee activities will be posted as it becomes available. The Draft Subcommittee Charter; Guiding Principles; and Member Application may be referenced below. Inquiries should be directed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

OCASD_Role_of_Insurance_Subcommittee_Draft_Charter.pdf
OCASD_Role_of_Insurance_Subcommittee_Guiding_Principles.pdf
OCASD_Role_of_Insurance_Subcommittee_Application.doc

Commission Events

Community Services for Children & Families Subcommittee Public Input Session

September 02, 2010 6:30 PM

Providence Portland Medical Center, Cancer Center
4805 NE Glisan Street, Portland
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Role of Health Insurance Subcommittee Meeting

September 02, 2010 6:30 PM

Kaiser Permanente
500 NE Multnomah Street | 3rd Floor, Portland
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Community Services for Children & Families Subcommittee Meeting

September 08, 2010 10:00 AM

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
540 24th Place, NE Salem
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Interagency Transition Subcommittee Meeting

September 09, 2010 9:00 AM

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
540 24th Place NE, Salem OR 97301
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Screening, Identification, Assessment Subcommittee Meeting

September 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Providence Child Center - Board Room
830 NE 47th Ave, Portland OR
9:00 AM

Health Care Subcommittee Meeting

September 13, 2010 6:00 PM

OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Avenue, Room 3178 | 5
Portland, Oregon
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Commission Meeting

September 16, 2010 9:00 AM

Oregon State Capitol
Conference Room 350
900 Court Street NE, Salem
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Interagency Transition Subcommittee Meeting

September 28, 2010 9:00 AM

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
540 24th Place NE, Salem OR 97301
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Town Hall Forum: Report of the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders

October 05, 2010 6:00 PM

Kaiser Permanente Town Hall
3704 N. Interstate Avenue, Portland
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*Time Subject to Change*

Community Services for Children & Families Subcommittee Meeting

October 12, 2010 10:00 AM

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
540 24th Place, NE Salem
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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