Informational Links
The following links include valuable information about autism assessment, professional development, established interventions for autism, and support for families. Many sites include free downloadable materials and supports for students with ASD (listed in alphabetical order).
http://www.5pointscale.com: The Incredible 5 Point Scale visual support
http://www.abaresources.com: ABA Educational Resources
http://www.asatonline.org: The Association for Science in Autism Treatment
http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu: National Professional Development Center on ASD http://www.autismspeaks.org/video/glossary.php: Autism Speaks, ASD Video Glossary
http://bacb.com: The Behavior Analyst Certification Board
http://www.behavior.org: The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies
http://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov: Diagnostic Center, Northern California/ California Department of Education http://www.dotolearn.com: Do-to-Learn educational resources
http://education.ucsb.edu/autism/index.html: UCSB Koegel Autism Center home page (Pivotal Response Treatment)
http://ex.susd.org/smcclure/structured_teaching_model.htm: Examples of Structured Teaching/TEACCH in the classroom
www.firstsigns.org: First Signs autism information
http://www.mayer-johnson.com: Special Needs Communication Products/Boardmaker www.nationalautismcenter.org: National Autism Center homepage
http://www.pbis.org: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
http://www.pecsusa.com: Pyramid Educational Consultants (PECS)
http://www.pent.ca.gov: California Department of Education/Positive Environments, Network of Trainers.
http://www.slatersoftware.com/PixLibrary.html: Slater Software free icons for communication and visual support
www.specialconnections.ku.edu: Kansas University, Special Connections homepage http://www.tcoe.org/Special/BrightFuture.shtm: Bright Future Program/Tulare County Office of Education
http://www.teacch.com: UNC Autism Program/TEACCH
http://www.thegraycenter.org: Carol Gray's official home page for Story-based interventions http://www.usevisualstrategies.com: Visual strategies and supports for students with ASD
Please note: Inclusion of a website on this list does not constitute an endorsement by TCOE or the Tulare County /District SELPA.