ASA's 37th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders (July 13-15, 2006)

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Saturday, July 15, 2006: 10:00 AM-11:15 AM
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#2337- Evidence-based Practices and Autism: The National Standards Project
The National Standards Project is an unprecedented effort to provide validated national standards for evidence-based education and behavioral intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Using a methodology that is consistent with that used to produce evidence-based medicine guidelines, the members of the National Standards Project Expert Panel have developed criteria for evaluating interventions commonly used in schools and treatment programs. The purpose of this presentation is to review the conceptual model for evaluating research articles as well as the procedures for determining the present levels of scientific merit for comprehensive programs and focused interventions. In addition, participants can expect to learn what steps must be completed in order to conclude the National Standards Project. Finally, this presentation is intended to inform participants of the potential benefits of the National Standards Project to children, parents, educators, health professionals, and researchers.

Presenter:Susan M. Wilczynski, PhD, BCBA, National Autism Center, Executive Director - Susan M. Wilczynski, PhD, is the Executive Director of the National Autism Center and the Vice President of Autism Service at the May Institute. She is responsible for directing the National Standards Project. She is responsible for developing a state-of-the-art evaluation clinic for Autism Spectrum Disorders and in partnering with professionals at the May Institute in creating model classrooms to serve as demonstration and training sites for parents and professionals. She is a licensed psychologist and a board certified behavior analyst.
 
The National Standards Project is an unprecedented effort to provide validated national standards for evidence-based education and behavioral intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Using a methodology that is consistent with that used to produce evidence-based medicine guidelines, the members of the National Standards Project Expert Panel have developed criteria for evaluating interventions commonly used in schools and treatment programs. The purpose of this presentation is to review the conceptual model for evaluating research articles as well as the procedures for determining the present levels of scientific merit for comprehensive programs and focused interventions. In addition, participants can expect to learn what steps must be completed in order to conclude the National Standards Project. Finally, this presentation is intended to inform participants of the potential benefits of the National Standards Project to children, parents, educators, health professionals, and researchers.

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