Student Studies

Special Populations

Autism

Autism is a neurobiological disorder that causes a life-long developmental disability. It is marked by abnormal or impaired development in social interaction, communication, and restricted interests and activities. The degree of severity ranges from mild to severe and varies greatly from one individual to another.

Region 15 serves professionals and families working with children with autism in school, home, and community settings. Staff development and technical assistance are available to support districts and families in developing programs that lead to success for the child with autism. Workshops are designed to address the full spectrum of needs of both the district and child. On-site assistance is provided at the school, home, and community setting to implement programs to insure success for the child. Region 15 also provides support in state compliance and legal issues, in-home and parent training, and extended educational year programming.

Link to Statewide Leadership Function
http://www5.esc13.net/autism/

WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES

Face-to-Face Training
 
CENTRAL TEXAS AUTISM CENTER'S ToT: COURSEWORK IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS AND VERBAL BEHAVIOR
 

 Online Trainings - For information about these free, on-line trainings, please click on the Workshop ID # after the name of the workshop.

Courses in English

  • Asperger Syndrome 101 Online (6 hours) - Workshop ID #FA1019643
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication and the Autism Spectrum (3 hours) -Workshop ID #FA1122637
  • Autism for the General Education Teacher (6 hours) - Workshop ID #FA1019900
  • Autism 101: Top Ten Pieces to the Puzzle (6 hours) - Workshop ID #FA1019638
  • Classroom Organization: The Power of Structure for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (6 hours) - Workshop ID #FA1019640
  • Communication: The Power of Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (6 hours) - Workshop ID #FA1019641
  • Futures Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (6 hours) - Workshop ID #FA1020214
  • Navigating the Social Maze: Supports & Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (6 hours) - Workshop ID #FA1019642
  • Solving the Behavior Puzzle: Making Connections for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (6 hours) - Workshop ID #FA1019644

Courses in Spanish

  • Síndrome de Asperger 101 - Workshop ID #FA1019930
  • Autismo 101:Las 10 Piezas Principales Del Rompecabezas - Workshop ID #FA1019369
  • Organización de la clase: El poder de la estructura para los individuos con desórdenes del espectro de Autismo - Workshop ID #FA1020213
  • Comunicación: El poder de comunicación de las personas con desórdenes del espectro de Autismo - Workshop ID #FA1020408
  • Travesía por el laberinto social: Apoyo e intervenciones sociales para individuos con desórdenes del espectro de Autismo - Workshop ID #FA1020215
  • Resolución del enigma de la conducta: conexiones para las personas con desórdenes del espectro de Autismo - Workshop ID #FA1020232  
 

Resources

Evidence-Based Practice and Autism in the Schools:  A guide to providing appropriate interventions to students with autism spectrum disorders

- List of autism resources available for checkout. Contact Jam Page or Gina Wilkes for more information
- The Region 13 Education Service Center in Austin is the lead for our Autism Network.
- Autism Society of America
- Provides information on various topics related to or about autism.
- Autism/Asperger's/PDD Publications
- Good books about disabilities.
- Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped CHildren
- Welcome to the ASD Video Glossary, an innovative web-based tool designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
- The University of Texas autism Project
- The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding
- This web site is a guide for parents, professionals, people with Asperger's Syndrome, and their partners.
- Online Asperger Syndrome information and support.
- dedicated to the early identification and intervention of children with developmental delays/disorders
- Autism information presented in Spanish
- A project of the Texas Education Agency and regional ESC autism specialists, this website offers valuable information and resources to educators and parents throughout the state.
 

Activity Sites

- Boardmaker activities that others have uploaded for user to access free of charge.
- Activities to promote independence in individuals with special learning needs.
- Tools for teachers of individuals with autistic spectrum disorders.
- Visual strategies to improve communication.

ESC Region 15 Contacts

Jam Page, Education Specialist - jam.page@netxv.net
Gina Wilkes, Administrative Assistant - gina.wilkes@netxv.net