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Reports related to the Autism and the Office of Developmental Services can be found with other useful information.

• Report of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission To the Governor and General Assembly: Assessment of Services for Virginians with Autism Spectrum Disorders (House Document 08, August 2009, JLARC Web site)
   
• DBHDS ASD Detailed Action Plan Development Process
   
• Autism Plan - Response to JLARC (November 2010)

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• Virginia Autism Resource Center
• Commonwealth Autism Service
• Department of Medical Assistance Services
• Infant Toddler Connection of Virginia
• Medicaid Waiver Technical Assistance Center, 866-323-1088
• Partnership for People with Disabilities
• Transition Help Book, for Families of Youth, On the Autism Spectrum in Virginia
• Virginia Autism Council
• Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
• Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence
• Virginia Department of Education - Special Education Services

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Overview: A general description of the practice and how it can be used with learners with autism spectrum disorders.
Step-by-Step Directions for Implementation: Explicit step-by-step directions detailing exactly how to implement a practice, based on the research articles identified in the evidence base.
Implementation Checklist: The implementation checklist offers a way to document the degree to which practitioners are following the step-by-step directions for implementation, which are based on the research articled identified in the evidence base.
Evidence Base: The list of references that demonstrate that the practice is efficacious and meets the National Professional Development Centers criteria for being identified as an evidence-based practice. Some practices include supplemental materials such as data collection sheets.

Evidence Based Practices for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Antecedent-Based Interventions (ABI)
• Computer-Aided Instruction
• Differential Reinforcement
• Discrete Trial Training
• Extinction
• Functional Behavior Assessment
• Functional Communication Training
• Naturalistic Intervention
• Parent-Implemented Interventions
• Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
• Pivotal Response Training
• Prompting
• Reinforcement
• Response Interruption/Redirection
• Self-Management
• Social Narratives
• Social Skills Groups
• Speech Generating Devices/VOCA
• Structured Work Systems
• Task Analysis
• Time Delay
• Video Modeling
• Visual Supports

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The Virginia Autism Council in cooperation with Henrico Mental Health and Developmental Services and DBHDS offers two-day workshops for adult service providers and parents of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):

• Strategies for Supporting Adolescents and Adults with ASD  (December 19 - 20, 2011)

The Virginia Autism Resource Center offers FREE Web-based informational sessions that provide an overview of different topics related to autism spectrum disorders through a video presentation, or Webcast. All Webcasts last approximately 45 to 60 minutes and are archived for viewing at a time that is convenient for you. Informational Webcasts are free of charge and can be accessed at any time by VARC registered users after login. Logins are for data collection purposes only.  Currently available trainings include:

Characteristics of the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) represent a distinct category of developmental disabilities that share many of the same characteristics. Autism spectrum disorders affect an individual's ability to communicate, understand language, play, and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors. The symptoms can occur in any combination and can range from very mild to quite severe. Autism Spectrum Disorders include Autism and the related disorders of Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). (3 parts)

Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome: While each individual with Asperger Syndrome presents their own personal style, skills, knowledge, and abilities, there are collective characteristics shared among this group. At the heart of this disorder is impairment in social functioning. This includes difficulty understanding social rules, interacting with others, maintaining relationships, and communicating effectively. Asperger Syndrome is also characterized by the presence of restricted interests and activities which can impact social development and reduce independence. (3 parts)

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