autism services in loudoun county public schools
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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 PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
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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
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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 [email protected]
Mary Kearney, Director of Special [email protected]
Connie Smith, Special Education [email protected]
Rosy McGuinness, Autism [email protected]
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