This Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) module will teach participants to use educational strategies that build upon strengths of the student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Appropriate educational supports for students with ASD will be defined including: effective behavioral systems, visual strategies, paraprofessional support, functional communication systems, team process, and peer-to-peer support. Participants will learn to develop age appropriate curriculum and build on strengths and skills of students with ASD through appropriate educational activities. They will also learn to appropriately accommodate and modify curriculum. Transition needs relevant to students with ASD will be addressed. Workshops will be held at Eaton ISD. Facilitators Roni Hulbert, Patti O’Brien, Kendra Reighard (October 1-2, 2009), Amy Smith, and Mary Talarico (March 10-11, 2010). Please register through Eaton ISD, Register Here

The Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Module will teach participants to collect data through the functional assessment processes and to use that information to guide the development of behavioral strategies and to develop a positive behavior support plan for children with autism. Participation as a team around a targeted student is preferred. Facilitators: Tracy Keating, Terri Peters, DeAnn Schwarz, Tanya Stokes (November 3 & 11, 2009); Linda Miller, Kendra Reighard, Michael Zivsak (April 19 & 26, 2010). Please register through Eaton ISD Register Here

Participants will gain an understanding of positive behavior support (PBS), functional behavioral assessment (FBA), and behavior intervention planning (BIP). Participants will learn to collect data through the functional assessment process and to use that information to guide the development of behavioral strategies. A team problem-solving process for implementing PBS and effectively and efficiently conducting FBA and developing BIP will also be presented. Participants will learn the skills necessary to utilize this process in their local districts.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is a 12-hour course in crisis prevention for human service providers. This course emphasizes early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing or controlling disruptive behavior. Included are techniques for personal safety and participative study of crisis prevention methods such as restraints, transport techniques, and team crisis strategies.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is a recertification course in crisis prevention for human service providers. The 12-hour Nonviolent Crisis Intervention course must have been previously completed to be eligible for recertification.This course emphasizes early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing or controlling disruptive behavior. Included are techniques for personal safety and participative study of crisis prevention methods such as restraints, transport techniques, and team crisis strategies.

This Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) module will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) including definitions, current theories, and research. The second portion of the module covers the supports considered critical for the vast majority of students with ASD. These supports are those identified as highly effective in teaching and supporting students with ASD in order to provide a solid foundation for learning. A team process for developing a universal support plan is presented and specific supports such as functional communication systems, visual supports, structured environments, peer-to-peer support, and behavioral programming are presented. Although this session addresses students with ASD, these universal supports are effective for students with other disabilities as well. Facilitators: Lisa Basore, Harmonee Costello (September 22, 2009); MaryBeth Chasse, Jen Shaw, Wanda Weston (February 23, 2010). Please register through Eaton ISD Register Here

This Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) module will teach participants specific steps needed to develop a peer-to-peer support program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The steps include the recruitment process, the training process, and maintenance of the program. Facilitators: Mary Garrigus and Patti O’Brien. Please register through Eaton ISD Register Here