Autism Support Services

Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects how our students learn and develop throughout their personal and academic lives. Our specialists work with your campus and district teams to provide autism support services for your students with autism. We offer professional development, hands on learning opportunities, resources, updates, and individual support all designed to help your students with autism succeed.

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Solving the Behavior Puzzle: Making Connections for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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In this course, you will learn about the components of applied behavioral analysis, research based strategies that teach and develop positive behavioral skills, and planning for the prevention and intervention of specific behavioral needs.
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Autism 101: Top Ten Pieces to the Puzzle

Self-Guided

This course provides information the components of autism spectrum disorders. In this online course, participants will be able to define the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders and identify evidence-based strategies to address the behavioral, social and communication needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Autism and Developmental Disabilities Specialists Network

We bring together autism specialists and developmental disabilities specialists quarterly.

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Autism/Developmental Disabilities Specialists: Program Support

Supporting all of our students with autism and developmental disabilities across our region is one of our critical goals. We bring qualified specialists to your districts and campuses to help with increasing academic, behavior, communication, and social skills goals and provide support in teaching students with developmental disabilities and autism.

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Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training

Training, support, and resources for educators serving students with autism.
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Texas Complex Access Network

Creating a new paradigm of acceptance and potential for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
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SPED Parent Handbook 2019

The SPED Parent Handbook 2019 helps parents navigate the special education process using facilitation skills and strategies. It follows the Child-Centered Special Education Process, and includes material designed to empower parents to become advocates for their children.
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SPED Parent Handbook 2019 - Spanish

The SPED Parent Handbook, Spanish edition, 2019 helps parents navigate the special education process using facilitation skills and strategies. It follows the Child-Centered Special Education Process, and includes material designed to empower parents to become advocates for their children.
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Quick Reference Special Education Funding (Paperback)

The Quick Reference Special Education Funding covers local, state, and federal revenue sources, budgeting, allowable expenditures, fiscal compliance, and account codes. This quick guide is the go-to resource for staff responsible for the budgeting and expenditure of special education funds including: School board members. Superintendents. Business executives. Special program directors. Updated July 2018! Also available as a downloadable PDF. ESF Alignment Supports Lever 1.1 - Develop campus instructional leaders (principal, assistant principal, teacher leaders) with clear roles and responsibilities Paperback booklet, 20 pages Quick Reference Special Education Funding was produced and is maintained by the team of Special Education Specialists at Region 13.
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Quick Reference Special Education Funding (Downloadable PDF)

The Quick Reference Special Education Funding covers local, state, and federal revenue sources, budgeting, allowable expenditures, fiscal compliance, and account codes. This quick guide is the go-to resource for staff responsible for the budgeting and expenditure of special education funds including: School board members. Superintendents. Business executives. Special program directors. Updated July 2018! Also available as a printed version. ESF Alignment Supports Lever 1.1 - Develop campus instructional leaders (principal, assistant principal, teacher leaders) with clear roles and responsibilities Downloadable PDF, 20 pages Quick Reference Special Education Funding was produced and is maintained by the team of Special Education Specialists at Region 13.
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SPED Parent Handbook 2019 (Spiral-Bound)

The SPED Parent Handbook 2019 helps parents navigate the special education process using facilitation skills and strategies. It follows the Child-Centered Special Education Process, and includes material designed to empower parents to become advocates for their children, through: Initial Evaluation. Development of an Individual Education Program (IEP). Collaboration in Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings. Dismissal, Graduation, and Revocation of services. You may also download a digital version of the product for free or purchase a printed Spanish version. LEAs and ESCs: Consider purchasing for your staff, parents, or clients. Spiral-bound, 56 pages The SPED Parent Handbook 2019 was developed by the Special Education and Academic Services teams at Education Service Center Region 13.
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