Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

An Evening with Temple Grandin

We invite you to join us for a FREE virtual evening with world renowned Dr. Temple Grandin on February, 11th, 2021. Temple will share a video of a recent presentation discussing her book, “Calling All Minds” among other thoughts on working with individuals with ASD. Following the video, we will offer a Q & A session with Temple.

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Educational Identification of Complex ASD Cases: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Evaluations

This workshop will provide school professionals with advanced training pertaining to considerations regarding ASD assessment practices when working with traditionally underserved children, including children that are economically vulnerable, racially/ethnically minoritized and linguistically diverse.

Learn more about this Advanced Educational Identification of ASD

Webinar: How do you Support Executive Functioning During Online Learning

Presented by: Laura Anthony, PhD

Many of our kids struggle with executive functioning while receiving all of the structure and supports of school. What happens to kids when those structures and supports are no longer available in online learning? How can we help our students who are struggling? We will discuss ways to use your online educational platforms to your advantage and go all the way back to the basics of Executive Functioning to help get, and keep, your students engaged.

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Revised Guidelines

The ASD Guidelines (Guidelines for the Educational Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder) contain information that may be used to guide the process of identifying students with ASD and developing appropriate programming, supports and services. A Spanish version of the ASD Guidelines is also available. Guía para la valoración educativa sobre el trastorno del espectro autista (PDF)

Upcoming Virtual Training Opportunities!

Announcing the ASD Literacy Institute, Tier 1 & the Education Identification of ASD 

View the ASD Professional Learning page to learn more about these virtual events.

Tri-State Webinar Series 2020-2021

Anyone with an interest in learning about the characteristics of autism spectrum disorders and evidence-based practices is invited to attend any of our webinars. This may include administrators, general education teachers, specialist teachers, family members, paraprofessionals, special education professionals, healthcare, and related service providers.

2020-2021 Tri-State Webinar Flyer & Schedule

Trauma Informed Practices: Understanding Why Students Do What They Do​

On September 24, 2020 Linda A. Aldridge will address how rauma impacts brain development and behavior. When behavior is a barrier to personal goals, trauma informed practices flavor the support plan with understanding and empathy. Thus, a trauma informed perspective is helpful when assisting another person. This perspective starts with the question, “Why?”

Webinar Flyer with Registration Link

BCBA Conversations 2020-2021

If you are a BCBA working in a public or facility school across the state of Colorado, you are invited to a monthly gathering of other BCBAs to collaborate, problem solve and share resources. We will be picking up where we left off last year discussing delivering services in the time of COVID 19, so please come with questions, ideas and anecdotes about what has been helpful for you and your teams.

Hope to see you there!

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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Course Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in taking the RBT Course but have a few questions before you commit? Autism Specialist Kelsey Young put together some of the frequently asked questions she receives. 

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New Training Opportunity: Online Para-Educator Training

Due to the high demand of the RBT course, the Kansas Technical Assistance Network created a training geared toward para-educators who want further training on behavior and instructional strategies, but are NOT seeking the RBT credential.

View the Online Para-Educator Training for more information.