NOTE! My TOP THREE FREE Web-based Resources for Evidence-based Practices and PBIS Specific to ASD

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1 The BEST Web-based Resources for Professionals Working with Students with ASD Susan K. Lewis Stokes, M.A., CCC-SLP Educational Autism Consultant Effective Educational Programming: Using Evidence-based Practices for Students with ASD Critical to consider treatment strategies that have scientific data to support the efficacy of these strategies versus anecdotal report. Critical to consider treatment strategies that the practices are detailed enough in the research literature that they can be replicated to fidelity! NOTE! Use of Evidence-based Practices will Function as PBIS by Proactively Preventing Behaviors From Occurring! My TOP THREE FREE Web-based Resources for Evidence-based Practices and PBIS Specific to ASD National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders A multi-university center funded by OSEP in 2007, devoted to promote use of evidencebased practice for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Aligned with National Professional Standards criteria. Currently, 27 focused intervention evidence-based practices identified. What are Focused Interventions? Individual instructional practices that can be used individually or with other practices, in multiple settings by a variety of professionals and family members to promote specific outcomes (i.e., IEP goals) versus comprehensive treatment models (i.e. SCERTS; FloorTime, etc.) Susan K. Lewis Stokes,

2 Evidence-Based Practice PDF Briefs All PDF briefs contain: Overview Evidence base Steps for implementation Fidelity implementation checklist On-line modules for each of the 27 EBP are in development see AFIRM and AIMS website Additional Awesome Resources on the NPDC-ASD Website NPDC Program Model ASD Toddler Initiative Online Learning Modules EBP Case Studies developed by the Center on Secondary Education for Students with ASD (CSESA) case studies that apply EBP to high school students with ASD Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules AFIRM - RECENTLY Developed by the NPDC-ASD to create online modules for each of the identified 27 evidence-based practices. Currently 15 modules available. Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules Learn with Affirm tab: View Module Structure link for module learning principles Selecting EBPs tab: See Domain Matrix link Case Studies Resources tab: Browse by module, module lesson, document type AFIRM Resources Tab Browse by Module Visual Supports: See VS Pre-Assessment Checklist for assistance in determining which category of visual supports might work best for individual learners See VS Anecdotal Note Form See VS Progress Monitoring Form See VS Additional Resources PECS: Show examples of resources AFIRM Resources Tab Browse by Document Type Evidence-base: Research to support each identified EBP Implementation checklist Parent s Guide: brief PDF doc explaining each EBP Professional Standards: CEC standards that apply to each EBP Step-by-Step practice guide: for each EBP Tip Sheet for Professionals: brief PDF doc for each EBP EBP Brief Packet: Entire EBP PDF doc Susan K. Lewis Stokes,

3 Autism Internet Modules NPDC-ASD collaborated with Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) to house the EBP internet modules, in addition to OCALI s internet modules on topics such as identification and assessment, characteristics strategies, transition, and employment. 45 instructional modules available 24/27 of which are evidenced-based. Autism Internet Modules (AIMS) Dashboard Module Navigator Professional Development Certificates Continuing Education Credits College and University Course Credits AIMS Module Navigator Five major categories Recognizing Autism Autism at home Autism in the classroom Autism in the workplace Autism in the community Drop downs of descriptions provided Some modules fit multiple categories Module time range = 30 min to 3 hours Modules also listed alphabetically Autism Internet Modules Navigating a Module Pre/Post Assessments (can print results upper right corner) Introduction Overview Objectives CEC professional standards Content Citations/references Summary Autism Internet Modules Navigating a Module Definitions Step by step instructions Implementation checklist Documents Activities Discussion questions AIMS Professional Development Certificates / Continuing Education Can print pre / post assessment results for free (see upper right on Module Navigator page) Can purchase tokens ($10 per token) to download a Professional Development Certificate verifying completion of a module after completing an entire module (visit each page in module and complete all module assessments). Costs vary per module. CEUs coming soon! Susan K. Lewis Stokes,

4 AIMS College and University Course Credit Online Register via the AIMs website Completion of a series of modules within a specified time frame no additional assignments or papers required. AIMs Website Important to Note There are numerous instructional strategies modules on the AIMs website that have not been identified as evidence-based practice but are still valuable tools! Reasons to Use NPDC-ASD; AFIRM; and AIM Websites Investigate an intervention Review the basics of interventions Consistency across adults/programs Teachers within a school Family/home therapists Between home/school Across schools in a district Pre/post assessment CEUs Professional Development itechnology!! What apps to buy?!?! Over 2 million apps (June, 2016) available ranging in price from free to several hundred dollars. There s an app for anything and everything! Smart Apps for Special Needs Websites for Visual Supports Smart Apps for Kids Two fabulous websites with great app reviews, app discounts, and general articles related to special needs. Sign up for alerts Susan K. Lewis Stokes,

5 Do2Learn Thousands of resources both free and for purchase all age levels including adults! 5 categories of resources: Disabilities Academics Social Skills: Emotions Color Wheel Behavior Management Picture Cards Do2Learn Online Programs: View2Do: Online program to create, share, network teaching aids and visual supports. Annual subscription. JobTIPS: Online program that offers real world examples and assistance to teens and adults transitioning to the workplace. Annual subscription. Faceland: Online program that offers various activities to teach facial recognition of emotions. One time fee. Do2Learn Feelings Journal: A workbook for teens and adults to increase understanding of emotions. One time fee. Learning Social Skills: A Conversation Workbook: A workbook for teens to work on social conversation skills. One time fee. Special Needs Handbook for Teachers: How to create an organized and efficient classroom; strategies for controlling behaviors; setting goals, etc. One time fee. Indiana Resource Center for Autism index.php?pageid=32 Resources: Articles: FABULOUS articles related to ASD! Visual Supports: Free visual supports Autism House Visual Supports for the Home: A series of free videos featuring a simulated house with visual supports throughout. Practical Autism Resources Select Gallery and Tips : Schedules Work / Activity Systems Academic Structured Tasks Fine Motor Tasks Structured Vocational Tasks Rec and Leisure Structured Tasks Select Free Printables! : 100+ pages of free printable visual supports ConnectABILITY.ca: A website and virtual community for people with special needs from birth through adulthood. Select Kids tab select Topics Select any topic listed on this page for free programs, instructional videos, and resources Select Visuals Engine to create personalized visual supports using hundreds of photos and graphics provided or upload own. Tips and examples for various visual supports also given. Susan K. Lewis Stokes,

6 Classroom Visuals and Supports Head Start Center for Inclusion Menu bar on left: For Teachers and Classroom Staff Classroom Visuals and Supports Videos Special Education Technology British Columbia PictureSet Community Mall Holidays Home School Young Adults CurriculumSet CurriculumSET.aspx Educate Autism See Printables Link Kansas ASD: Body and Body Parts Colors Data Recording Dolch Words per grade Dolch Words per number of letters Emotions and Expressions Handwriting Letters Motor Skills Numbers Pic-based Comm Cards Schedules Shapes Token Systems Visual Performance Select Classroom Materials small print at bottom of page Communication folder Social Narratives folder Teacher Resources folder Select Visual Tasks small print at bottom of page Structured work job tasks PBIS World Search by: Behaviors Tier levels 1, 2, and 3 Data Tracking Forum Discussion Understanding ASD Resources Susan K. Lewis Stokes,

7 OAR: Organization for Autism Research Numerous FREE resources and materials accessible online or hard copies available to order FREE Education tab on menu bar Teacher s Corner Student s Corner OAR: Teacher s Corner Autism 101: What is Autism? IEPs: What is an IEP and why use? Tips for Transitioning Back to School: Beginning of a new school year tips 6 Steps to Success: Asperger Syndrome 6 Steps to Success: ASD OAR: Teacher s Corner Teacher Resources: Understanding Autism: Professional Development Curriculum Curriculum in a Box: Professional Development Program - FREE A Professor s Guide to Asperger Syndrome FREE video Various Guidebooks to print / download / order - FREE Teach Your Students About Autism: Kit for Kids: FREE Peer Education Program (Grades K - 8) OAR: Curriculum in a Box All materials accessible online or hard copies available to order - FREE 2 Professional development presentations (~75 minutes each) Fully scripted PowerPoint presentations with videos, slides, and notes Training manual Two Life Journey Through Autism guidebooks Educator s Reference / Fact Sheet Understanding Autism: A Guide for Secondary School Teachers Supplemental training manual OAR: A Professor s Guide to Asperger Syndrome FREE Video A 12-minute video for use by college students with Asperger s Syndrome as a tool to educate their professors, teaching assistants, and others about the disorder. Very applicable for high school educational professionals as well! Autism Navigator A collection of web-based tools and courses utilizing extensive video footage, particularly side-by-side clips showing behaviors that are typical versus those that are red flags for ASD Designed to increase early identification, understanding and programming for ASD. See links on menu bar for: What is Autism? Family Resources Courses About Autism in Toddlers - FREE online course Susan K. Lewis Stokes,

8 Autism Society Autism 101 online courses s=autism+101 FREE Web Videos for Peer Awareness / Understanding My Autism and Me: Just Like You: v=jbqb-vdaupi The Puzzle The puzzle is incomplete, but I do not fit. My edges are rough, my curves don t match the indentations, my colors are muted (compared to the other pieces), and my picture is not quite right. The puzzle is incomplete. But how do I fit? I have searched for other pieces only to find them illfitting. Until One day, the puzzle-solver found me and smoothed my edges, enhanced my colors, rounded my curves, and put my picture into focus. I still don t fit every piece, but each day more and more come together for me. I may never fit every puzzle, but thanks to you, I have found my place in many. May we all be puzzle-solvers Author: unknown ASA 2003 Susan K. Lewis Stokes,