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Using Evidence Based Practices for ASD with School Wide Impact [BCBA Session]
Friday, July 25, 2014: 1:00 PM-2:15 PM
204 (Indiana Convention Center)
This session overviews 24 evidence based practices for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as researched by the National Professional Development Center for ASD. The Indiana Resource Center for Autism will share how they have implemented professional development in schools using these practices, resulting in improved student outcomes and school wide interventions.
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) provides consultation and professional development within schools in Indiana. Through the use of 24 evidence-based practices, as identified by the National Professional Development Center on Autism, IRCA has trained school staff teams through evaluation of programs, targeting identified students, developing and building educational multidisciplinary teams, training/professional development, and promoting school-wide initiatives to change the culture and climate of schools. These evidence-based practices are effetive for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and also translate to school-wide positive behavior support. IRCA conducts additional training and consultations within schools, develops, and disseminates information focused on building the capacity of schools and leaders in order to support individuals as they prepare for adult transition. Staff from IRCA will share an overview of these 24 evidence-based practices and on strategies and methods for training and implementation within local schools for more successful programming for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will demonstrate knowledge of 24 evidence based practices for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Participants will apply the evidence based practices to targeted students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through implementation of professional development of staff.
- Participants will be able to implement EBP strategies on a school wide basis.
Content Area: Education
Presenters:
Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism/IIDC
Indiana University
Dr. Cathy Pratt is the Director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community located at Indiana University. Dr. Pratt is on the faculty at Indiana University and presents internationally. She is the past Chair of the Board for the national Autism Society.
Kristie Lofland, M.S.
Educational Consultant
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Lofland has worked in the field of special education for over 30 years in both educational and clinical settings as a speech language pathologist, audiologist, Autism consultant and special education administrator. Ms. Lofland currently is an Educational Consultant for the Indiana Resource Center for Autism.
Kristi Jordan, OTR/L
Research & Educational Consultant & Occupational Therapist
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Kristi Jordan is an occupational therapist with experience in providing school and clinic-based rehab services. She has worked with individuals of all ages, providing therapy and consultation. Kristi has worked as an autism consultant in Clark County, Indiana. She is now an Educational Consultant with Indiana Resource Center for Autism.
