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SUPPORTS INTENSITY SCALE: FACILITATING ADULT OPTIONS
Friday, July 10, 2015: 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
Room Number: 104 (Colorado Convention Center)
Years ago, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) developed and validated a tool called the Supports Intensity Scale to assist in the adult planning process. Recently, AAIDD teamed with ASA to develop a tool for those with ASD. The tool has been completed and validation has begun.
As the number of individuals increases and as they begin to age in adulthood, planning for future options becomes critical. In many states, the Supports Intensity Scale developed by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been used to support this planning process. Concern that this tool was not relevant for those on the autism spectrum, AAIDD invited the Autism Society to collaborate on a new tool. The tool has been completed, input has been gathered from both those on the spectrum and from various professionals. In this session, attendees will be introduced to this new version of the Supports Intensity Scale and updates will be provided on the validation process. Audience members will have the opportunity to provide input as well. The goal is to release this tool for broader distribution.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the process and research involved in developing the Supports Intensity Scale
- Review an introduction to the Supports Intensity Scale for those on the Autism Spectrum
Content Area: Transition Planning and Options for Adulthood
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.
Anne Holmes, BCBA
Vice President, Division of Autism Spectrum Disorders Consulting Services
KDH Enterprises, LLD
Anne Holmes is VP of the Division of Autism Spectrum Disorders Consulting Services for KDH Enterprises, with over 35 years’ experience working in the field of autism. Anne is the vice chair of the Board of Directors and the chair of the Panel of Professional Advisors for the Autism Society.
James Thompson, Ph.D.
Professor
Illinois State University
James Thompson has over 30 years of experience in the field of disabilities as a direct support professional, special education teacher, teacher educator and researcher. He is the current past-president of the AAIDD, as well as a Professor on the faculty of the Department of Special Education at Illinois State University.
