The ASA's 38th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders (July 11-14, 2007) of ASA

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

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Friday, July 13, 2007: 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
Merriam A & B
#3017- Professional Competencies in Autism
This session will present National Teacher Competencies for educational professionals of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Developed by a committee of national experts in ASD, these competencies represent best practices across the spectrum.

Organizers:Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., Indiana University, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism / IIDC - Pratt is Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism - Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University. Pratt is on faculty through the University Graduate School at Indiana University and presents internationally at conferences and workshops. Pratt is the Chair of the ASA Board of Directors. Pratt has written articles related to ASD, functional behavior assessment/positive behavior supports, instructional policy and policy. Prior to pursuing her doctorate at Indiana University, Pratt worked as a classroom teacher for students with ASD.

Phil Sievers, Ed.S., Special Education Policy Division, Minnesota Department of Education, State Specialist for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Phil Sievers provides expertise and leadership on policy development in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for the Special Education Policy Division of Minnesota Department of Eductaion (MDE). His area of experience and expertise is with the education of students who have ASD and those with challenging behaviors and other developmental disabilities, where he has concentrated his work and study for over 25 years. During this time, he has provided leadership, consultation, technical assitance and training for school disticts, the Minnesota Low Incidence Projects and MN Autism Network.

Presenters:Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities, Chief of Programs and Development - Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. is Chief of Programs and Development for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities. The recipient of the 2004 Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award and the 2006 Princeton Fellowship Award, she has written numerous publications on autism and Asperger Syndrome including Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (with Adreon), the winner of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Literary Work. Myles is on the executive boards of several organizations and was just acknowledged as the second most productive researcher in ASD in the world from 1997 to 2004.

Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., Indiana University, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism / IIDC - Pratt is Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism - Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University. Pratt is on faculty through the University Graduate School at Indiana University and presents internationally at conferences and workshops. Pratt is the Chair of the ASA Board of Directors. Pratt has written articles related to ASD, functional behavior assessment/positive behavior supports, instructional policy and policy. Prior to pursuing her doctorate at Indiana University, Pratt worked as a classroom teacher for students with ASD.

Katie Bassity, MS, Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities, Autism Consultant - Katie Bassity, M.S., has a graduate in autism spectrum disorders from the University of Kansas. She is currrently autism consultant for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence.

Phil Sievers, Ed.S., Special Education Policy Division, Minnesota Department of Education, State Specialist for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Phil Sievers provides expertise and leadership on policy development in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for the Special Education Policy Division of Minnesota Department of Eductaion (MDE). His area of experience and expertise is with the education of students who have ASD and those with challenging behaviors and other developmental disabilities, where he has concentrated his work and study for over 25 years. During this time, he has provided leadership, consultation, technical assitance and training for school disticts, the Minnesota Low Incidence Projects and MN Autism Network.

Barbara Becker-Cottrill, Ed.D, West Virginia Autism Training Center, Executive Director, Autism Training Center - Barbara has been in the field of education and developmental disabilities for the past 26 years. She has served as the Executive Director of the statewide West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University for the past 16 years and is also an adjunct graduate professor at Marshall University, teaching courses related to autism. She was recently appointed to ASA's Panel of Professional Advisors.

 
With the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) rapidly increasing, it is imperative that educational professionals are adequately trained to support students with autism spectrum disorders. This is especially important given that the most effectives interventions for individuals with ASD center around education. Typically targeted professional development and higher education coursework have been guided by the provider's expertise in ASD. The National Standards Committee, whose work was funded by the Autism Society of America Foundation, developed the National Teacher Competencies that were derived from evidenced based practices in ASD. This session will present the competencies and provide a framework for using these competencies in targeted professional development and in institutions of higher education.

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