Thank you for joining our 2018 2019 webinar

Thank you for joining our 2018 -2019 webinar series made possible through a collaborative grant with the SC Department of Education. Office of Special Education Services and the University of South Carolina Southeastern School Behavioral Health Community Dr. Lisa Raiford Education Associate- Autism Office of Special Education Services Behavioral Alliance of SC Webinar, 10. 24. 19 Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources and Information

Autism: Information and Support Resources Lisa O. Raiford, Ed. D. Education Associate: Autism Office of Special Education Services SCDE

SC Department of Education Mission The mission of the SC Department of Education is to provide leadership and support so that all public education students graduate prepared for success. Vision All students graduate prepared for success in college, career, and citizenship. By 2018, at least one school in every district will have implemented personalized learning that supports students meeting the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.

Office of Special Education Services (OSES) Mission & Vision OSES supports the SCDE mission statement and vision by ensuring that all students with disabilities in SC receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment to develop world class knowledge and skills in preparation for success in college, careers, and citizenship.

Profile of the SC Graduate

Today’s Objectives • • Learn about the characteristics of Autism Understand the “spectrum” Learn about evidence-based practices Learn what resources are available and where to find them

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? • Identified as a group of neurological and developmental disorders • First recognized in 1944; Asperger’s defined 30 years later • Initially thought to be schizophrenia, mental retardation or caused by “refrigerator” mothers • Wide spectrum in terms of intelligence and functional levels • Definition according to the DSM-V changed to name Autism Spectrum Disorder inclusive of – – Asperger’s Syndrome Autism Childhood Degenerative Disorder Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).

ASD Statistics • 1. 5 - 2 times more common in boys than girls • Prevalence of Children with ASD has risen from 1 in 150, to 1 in 59 in 15 years • Children can be diagnosed at 2 years, but most not diagnosed until after age 4 • Intensive behavioral interventions can range between $40, 000 - $60, 000 per year per child • About 44% of children diagnosed with ASD have average or above average intelligence Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017. https: //www. cdc. gov/ncbddd/autism/data. html

Positive Traits in Individuals with ASD • • • • Strong visual skills Ability to understand/retain concrete concepts, rules, sequences Good memory of details or rote facts (i. e. schedules, statistics) Long-term memory Computer and technology skills Musical ability or interest Intense concentration or focus, especially on a preferred activity Artistic ability Mathematical ability Ability to decode written language (read) at an early age Strong encoding (spelling) Honesty Problem solving ability

ASD Characteristics Each autism characteristic may vary in type and degree from person to person and can fluctuate over time. The combination of characteristics results in a highly individualized condition. Retrieved from : http: //www. gao. gov/assets/690/684484. pdf

Variation in ASD Retrieved from: http: //www. gao. gov/assets/690/684484. pdf

Comorbidity People with ASD can have any or more than one of these comorbid disorders. These are a few general examples. Anxiety Language Depression Disorders Attention Deficit Autism Spectrum Disorders Sensory Integration Disorder Sleep Disorders Seizures/ epilepsy Learning Disability Gifted and Talented Obsessive compulsive Disorder

Evidence Based Practices for ASD • Interventions shown to be effective through scientific research • 2014 National Professional Development Center classified interventions based upon rigorous criteria • Practices are only effective when implemented correctly and with fidelity

27 Evidence-based Supports (EBPs) for ASD Antecedent –based Intervention (ABI) Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) Exercise (ECE) Differential Reinforcement Extinction (EXT) Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Functional communication Training (FCT) Modeling (MD) Naturalistic Intervention (NI) Parent. Implemented Intervention (PII) Peer-mediated Instruction and Intervention (PMII)

27 Evidence-based Supports for ASD, cont. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Reinforcement (R+) Self-Management (SM) Pivotal Response Training (PRT) Prompting (PP) Response/ Interruption/ Redirection (RIR) Social Narratives (SN) Scripting (SC) Structured Play Group (SPG) Task Analysis (TA) Time Delay (TD) Video Modeling (VM) Social Skills Training (SST) Technology-aided Instruction and Intervention (TAII) Visual Support (VS)

Resources • • Training/Education State Agencies Community Agencies Educator Needs

How to Find Resources? Do you know what you need? emotional support evaluation medical teacher education/training recreation care/living arrangements assistive technology therapy finances legal guidance Things to ask: Do you have transportation out of your area? Do you need programs supported by your insurance, Medicaid, or free? Do you mind someone coming in your home? Do you have access to wifi/internet to apply for services?

Education/Training Resources • IRIS, Vanderbilt University – https: //iris. peabody. vanderbilt. edu/module/asd 1/ • AFFIRM Modules, UNC – https: //afirm. fpg. unc. edu/node/137 • TEACCH Autism Program, University of North Carolina – https: //teacch. com/trainings/online-learning-opportunities/ • Autism Society – https: //www. autism-society. org/living-with-autism/how-the-autism-societycan-help/online-courses-and-tutorials/ • Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, University of Missouri – https: //thompsoncenter. missouri. edu/autism-training/online-trainingmodules/

South Carolina Resources • South Carolina Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) – https: //ddsn. sc. gov/services • ASD Virtual Library – https: //ed. sc. gov/districts-schools/special-educationservices/additional-information-and-assistance/asd-virtual-library/ • SC Resource Book – Researched, created, and vetted by the OSES ASD Task Force – https: //ed. sc. gov/districts-schools/special-educationservices/additional-information-and-assistance/asd-virtual-library/asdagency-directory/

State Agencies • Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) – 3440 Harden Street Extension Columbia, SC 29203 – Phone: (888)376 -4636 • South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) – Rutledge Street, Columbia, SC 29201 – Phone: (803)734 -8500 • Office of Special Education Services, SCDE (OSES) – 1919 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201 – Phone: (803) 734 -8224 • Department of Mental Health (DMH) – 2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201 – (803)898 -8591 • SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) – 8301 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 – (803)935 -5263

Statewide Agencies • Protection and Advocacy Phone: (866)275 -7273 • Family Connection of SC, Director Amy Holbert Phone: (803) 252 -0914 • SC Autism Society, Executive Director James Mack Phone: (803) 750 -6988 • Project Hope, Upstate, Executive Directors Lisa Lane and Susan Sachs Phone: (864) 676 -0028 • All 4 Autism, Florence, Executive Director Jessica Brown Phone: (843) 472 -5215 • The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment”, Executive Director Anslie Patrick Phone: (803) 929 -0011

Within School District Resources • • • Ombudsperson Academic and Behavior Coaches IEP Team School Social Workers School Psychologists

Educators What do educators need to look for in resources? -any training should be evidence-based see if trainings offer any certifications look for resources such as data templates, within training modules -look for resources that are vetted to share as parent resources where and what type of services are offered can parents easily maneuver through systems or do they need support -what advocacy options are available for students and families?

Things to Remember • Q-Tip- Quit taking it personally • Collaborate with others • Educate yourself

Resources Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM). http: //afirm. fpg. unc. edu/afirm-modules Gould, K. (2012). PBIS Examples for Students with Autism. National PBIS Leadership Forum. http: //www. pbis. org/common/cms/files/Forum 12/E 3_PBISexamples. pdf Evidence-Based Practice Autism in the Schools. (2011). National Autism Center. https: //www. pbis. org/Common/Cms/files/Forum 14_Presentations/D 15_NAC_Ed_Manual_FINAL. pdf GAO Federal Office of Accountability Report (2017). Youth with Autism. Retrieved from http: //www. gao. gov/assets/690/684484. pdf Harris, T. and Allen. R. (2015). Application of a PBIS Model for Educating and Supporting Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. http: //autism. outreach. psu. edu/sites/omcphplive. outreach. psu. edu. drpms. autismconference/files/80 P resentation. pdf National Autisic Society. (2017). Gender and Autism. http: //www. autism. org. uk/about/what -is/gender. aspx Neitzel, J. (2010). Positive Behavior Supports for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Preventing School Failure, 54(4), 247– 255. https: //glenwood. org/wpcontent/uploads/2013/06/article-positive-behavior-supports-for-children-and-youth-with-autism. pdf Parker, B. (2012). Sensory Processing Disorder Powerpoint. Retrieved from https: //www. slideshare. net/teeneejs/sensory-processing-disorder-powerpoint Szalavitz, M. (2016) Autism: it’s different in girls. Scientific American. https: //www. scientificamerican. com/article/autism-it-s-different-in-girls/

Thank you for your time. • Contact Information Lisa O. Raiford, Ed. D. lraiford@ed. sc. gov 803. 734 -1286