Assessment, Treatment, and Intervention Strategies for Students
with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - A Three Year Educational
Plan Proposal: LCPS Staff and Parents 2006 - 2009
Year One Proposals
2006 – 2007
Tri-Unity Conferences
Autism and Assessment
4 Feb 2006
Autism and Intervention
4 Mar 2006
Tri-Unity Conference
Autism and Families
1 Apr 2006
2 – Day Training
Social Stories
Feb 9 – 10
Presenter: Theresa Phillips, SLP
Servicing Students with Autism Survey: Training needs,
Working with,
Identifying students Sent to: Speech Language Pathologists,
Social Workers, Diagnosticians, Psychologists, Occupational and
Physical Therapists, Teachers
Site visit to Autism Program @ Yselta Independent School
Dist., El Paso, TX
Rationale: Assess advisability of continuation of Designated
Sites v Segregated Sites
Review of Reauthorized IDEA B (Autism)
(34 CFR Sec. 300.7 (c) (1))
Review of the Eden Model & Accountability Process to
assess functional implementation within LCPS
9 Month Implementation Project: ADOS Observation and
Training Sessions – Dr. Brian Lopez, UNM
Assessment Model
Administration
Case Reviews
Implementation of ongoing LCPS/SWAN Collaborative
Assessment Model (Video/Teleconference)
All Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with
students with Autism
TEACCH
- Classroom Structure
- Individual Schedules
- Work Systems
5 day workshop
All Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with
students with Autism
Data Collection
Behavior Management
Strategies
Methods of Instruction
3 day workshop
All Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with
students with Autism
Communication
Approaches to Include:
- PECS Training
- Assistive Technology
- Sign/Oral Language
2 day workshop
Centrally located Staff Resource Center with Work-study
Educational Updates
Materials
Assistance in developing and implementing
PECS/TEACCH/other assistance as needed
Lending Library
12 Dec 05 State Department visit: Incorporation of a
State-wide Autism Pilot Project as per
recommendations by Dr. Egel within the LCPS district
Year Two Proposals
2007 – 2008
New Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with students with Autism
TEACCH
- Classroom Structure
- Individual Schedules
- Work Systems
5 day workshop
New Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with students with Autism
Data Collection
Behavior Management
Strategies
Methods of Instruction
3 day workshop
New Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with students with Autism
Communication
Approaches to Include:
- PECS Training
- Assistive Technology
- Sign/Oral Language
2 day workshop
All Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with
students with Autism
Sensory Integration
2 day workshop
All Staff – Refresher Courses to Include:
TEACCH
PECS
Behavior Management
Data Collection
Methods of Instruction
Communication Approaches
Year Three Proposals
2008 – 2009
New Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with students with
Autism
TEACCH
- Classroom Structure
- Individual Schedules
- Work Systems
5 day workshop
New Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with students with
Autism
Data Collection
Behavior Management
Strategies
Methods of Instruction
3 day workshop
New Staff – Team Training:
Individuals working with students with
Autism
Communication
Approaches to Include:
- PECS Training
- Assistive Technology
- Sign/Oral Language
2 day workshop