Oregon State Board of Education Approves Revised ASD Eligibility Criteria
June 29, 2018 On June 21st, the State Board of Education approved revisions to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) regarding the criteria school districts and early childhood programs utilize to determine eligibility for special education under the category of autism spectrum disorder (ASD); 581-015-2000 (definitions) and 581-015-2130 (eligibility criteria and evaluation components). These changes reflect […]
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Use of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) Visit these essential resources for detailed information and trainings that are freely available. National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules National Standards Project Phase 2 The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice Autism Internet Modules VCU Autism Center for Excellence Texas Statewide […]
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ASD Program Self-Assessment and Action Plan
THE ASD PROGRAM SELF-ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLAN The ASD Program Self-Assessment and Action Plan Revision 2 (ASD-SAAP2) was developed by the Education Subcommittee of the OCASD to assist school districts and EI/ECSE programs engage in a comprehensive review across five domains: Identification and assessment Qualified staff Family and community training and supports Appropriate development of […]
Take a TourNew State Law Limits Oregon School Districts’ Ability to Shorten School Day
Disability Rights Oregon reports that a new state law limits Oregon school districts’ ability to shorten students’ school day because of behaviors caused by a disability. This means that districts may shorten your child’s school day only if they meet specific requirements. Zach, a third grader in the David Douglas School District who has been affected […]
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Get Your PECS Level 1 Training this November
Are you ready to make a change in someone’s life? Can you imagine your learner making real progress with communication? Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the PECS Level 1 Training in Seattle, Washington. This workshop offers 1.3 ASHA CEUs or 13.0 BACB CEUs at no additional cost. All participants will leave with practical knowledge […]
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Exploring What Would a City Designed for People with Autism Look Like
Typical urban environments add to sensory overload, have limited mass transit accessible to those with neurological disabilities, provide few affordable housing units, offer very little employment opportunity, and typically have few green spaces. In essence, these are not spaces for those with Autism to thrive. That is why Elizabeth Florence Decker, MLA, a Master’s of […]
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Autism 101 Here are some basic statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about ASD. About 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ASD occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, but is more common in boys than in girls Parents who have a child with ASD have a 2%–18% […]
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Celebrate the Spectrum of Strength
Spectrum of Strength We believe that everyone with ASD has a unique Spectrum of Strength and we encourage you to discover ways to honor those strengths through words, images, stories, videos and activities throughout the month of April. Whether it’s one thing each day, each week or just once this month, we encourage you to join […]
Take a TourAutism 101
Autism 101 Here are some basic statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about ASD. About 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ASD occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, but is more common in boys than in girls Parents who have a child with ASD have a 2%–18% chance […]
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More than 200 parents and caregivers responded to a survey giving on common concerns families have when caring for a child diagnosed with ASD.
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