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Autism Services in LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Loudoun Autism Summit October 19, 2009. Continuum of Services For Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Growth of Services to Students with Autism in Virginia. YearNumber 2006 6,749 2007 7,854 2008 9,136. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Loudoun Autism SummitOctober 19, 2009

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Year Number2006 6,7492007 7,8542008 9,136

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Services are designed for students, ages 2-22, whose primary disabilities are in the areas of language, communication, cognition, and socialization.

There is an emphasis on skill development and application in the least restrictive environment.

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Preschool

Elementary

MiddleSchool

High School

Special Education -------- General Education

Inclusive Opportunities

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Virginia Autism Council (2007) Skill Competencies for Professionals and Paraprofessionals  http://www.autismtrainingva.org/

http://www.autismtrainingva.org/

CEC/ASA (2009) What Every Special Educator Needs to Know http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?

page=NewsArticle&id=14477&news_iv_ctrl=1882http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=14477&news_iv_ctrl=1882

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National Research Council (2001) Educating Children with Autism

National Autism Center (2009) National Standards ReportScientifically-based treatmentswww.nationalautismcenter.org

www.nationalautismcenter.org

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Training in Established and Promising Treatments (NAC, 2009) County-wide training Autism staff monthly training Parent training

Resource material to staff Blackboard and Web sites to post

training and resource material ACTs and CTs working in collaboration

to support needs in schools Collaboration with supervisors and

school administrators to identify needs11

Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders Affect of the Core Deficits in Autism on Understanding and

Relatedness Affect of Executive Functioning in Autism on Learning and Living Instructional Practices to Improve Outcomes for Students with

Autism Spectrum Disorders (training for administrators) Addressing the Unique Needs of Students

with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Applied Behavior Analysis Classroom Organization and Structure Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to

Support Students with Autism Social Skills Development, Training, and Resources Transitioning Students to New Environments Current Trends and Issues in Autism AutismPro (training course for paraprofessionals)

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1. Staff are trained in 3 areas of measureable competency (goals, strategies, activities)

2. Student’s educational plan fits assessed needs

3. Plans use evidence-based method4. Well-designed activities target evolving

objectives5. Effective communication between staff

and family

(AutismPro, Web Seminar, 2009)13

Asperger’s Syndrome

Behavior Analysis

Communication System

Secondary Services

Social Skills

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Community Services Board (CSB)

Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)

Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

Parent Resource Center (PRC)

Virginia Autism Council (VAC)15

Mary Kealy, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil ServicesMary.Kealy@loudoun.va.k12.us

Mary Kearney, Director of Special EducationMary.Kearney@loudoun.va.k12.us

Connie Smith, Special Education SupervisorConnie.Smith@loudoun.va.k12.us

Rosy McGuinness, Autism SpecialistRosemarie.McGuinness@loudoun.va.k12.us

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