Services for Children with Autism

Eligibility

The current eligibility criteria for autism under state law is found at PI 11.36 (8), Wis. Admin. Code. If a student is found to have an impairment, the IEP team must also determine the need for special education services (PI 11.35).

• Autism Eligibility Checklist: Printable Only - Fillable - Spanish-Fillable
• Autism Evaluation Guide, Spring 2009

Programming

A child who has been evaluated and found to meet the eligibility criteria and needs special education and related services has an individual education program (IEP) developed. The IEP is based on the individual needs of a particular student and the placement for the child is developed to implement the IEP in the least restrictive environment.

Training

Children with the impairment of autism frequently present unique challenges to teachers and support staff responsible for meeting the child's educational needs. Numerous statewide training opportunities are available throughout the year to assist in ongoing staff development designed to improve educational outcomes for children with autism.

2009-2010 Statewide Autism Training sponsored by Department of Public Instruction

As in past school years, the Department of Public Instruction will offer two levels of statewide autism training for school personnel during the 2009-10 school year. Basic level training will provide an introduction to effective educational programming for students with autism. Advanced level training will focus on addressing challenging behavior exhibited by students with autism.

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Additional Training Information

Webinars: Building the Local Capacity for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders within Wisconsin Schools

• The Stigma of Autism
• December 14, 2009: Addressing Challenging Behaviors & Sensory Integration
• February 8, 2010: Functional Behavior Assessment and Effective-Practice Management Strategies for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• April 12, 2010: Educating Students with Autism in the General Education Classroom

Functional Behavioral Assessment for Students with Autism
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is an essential tool for school staff to utilize in understanding the meaning of behavior of students with autism. This session provides an overview of FBA for students with autism. Some of the factors affecting behavior of students with autism are explored, including sensory and language processing differences. Viewers will learn how to view the behavior of students with autism from a slightly different perspective, respecting their unique neurology.
Webcast - PowerPoint Presentation

Resources

• Assistive Technology Resources for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autism Society of Wisconsin
• Autism Society of America
• Autism Data (Updated 2/9/06)
• Autism Internet Modules – Resources for effective programming interventions for learners with autism, including evidence based practice modules from the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders. http://www.autisminternetmodules.org/

Other

• Statewide Autism Survey - Data Summary

For questions about this information, contact Brian A. Johnson (608) 266-3648

Last updated on 10/14/2009 7:57:49 AM