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Monthly Archives: September 2016
Randolph, Mass. – As record numbers of students with autism are back to school this month, the National Autism Center at May Institute is offering teachers its popular educators’ manual – Evidence-based Practice and Autism in the Schools, 2nd Edition – as a free resource. This manual and other informative publications focused on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are available as free downloads at nationalautismcenter.org.
Since the manual was first published, tens of thousands of copies have been downloaded or purchased by teachers and front-line interventionists from across the country and throughout the world. Responses to a national survey indicate the manual has made a significant impact on improving educators’ knowledge about ASD and providing effective interventions for students on the spectrum.
Updated last year, the educators’ manual now includes information about the 14 Established Interventions for children and adolescents that have the most research support, produce beneficial outcomes, and are known to be effective. It also offers case studies, practical tools, and reading recommendations to help special education teachers, administrators, and families.
“Given the challenges of providing appropriate argumentative essay services to a diverse and increasingly numerous student population with ASD in this country, the need for evidence-based practice in our schools has never been so urgent,” said Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP, President and CEO of May Institute, which houses the National Autism Center. “We must provide our educators with the tools and resources they need to give children and adolescents the greatest chance for success.”
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Through Family-Provider Partnerships
Friday, September 30, 2016, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Featured keynote address by Deidre Donaldson, Ph.D. (Chief Clinical Officer, May Institute), who will present on “Evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD: The National Standards Project, Phase 2.”
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit providers of behavioral healthcare, announced it will host its first autism conference, Autism A-Z: Beyond the Puzzle, in partnership with Autism Delaware. The conference is Friday, September 30, 2016 from 9:00am – 4:30pm at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. Autism A-Z will bring together leading industry experts, educators, medical professionals, social workers and families to share the latest insights, innovations and best practices in the study and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
“Advancing the care, treatment and support of those with autism spectrum disorder is a pillar of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health’s mission to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential in people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences,” said Robert Q. Kreider, President and CEO. “This conference embodies our philosophy of care and commitment to supporting families, physicians and caregivers of individuals with autism.”
Featuring keynotes by Deidre Donaldson, Ph.D. (Chief Clinical Officer, May Institute) and Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. (EPIC School), the event’s format will allow participants to select from more than a dozen workshops led by industry experts. These sessions will cover a range of topics including education, technology, nutrition, behavior management, medication, housing, social skills and more. The conference will serve as a one-stop shop for those looking to advance their expertise in all aspects of ASD. CEUs/CMEs will be available for physicians, psychologists, teachers, BCBAs and social workers.
“Autism affects one in 68 children and is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the U.S.,” said Marilyn B. Benoit, M.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. “This conference will bring together leading voices on the care and treatment of those with autism. At Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, we recognize the importance of working collaboratively to bring to bear educational opportunities such as this conference.”
Registration is required and open through September 23. Space is limited. For more information, please visit the Autism A-Z conference website, http://www.devereux.org/AutismA-Z.
About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the nation’s largest non-profit organizations providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912 by Helena Devereux, the nonprofit operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year. Focused on best practices emerging from a new understanding of the brain, its unique approach combines evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement. With nearly 7,000 employees working in programs across the nation, it is a recognized partner for families, schools and communities, serving many of our country’s most vulnerable populations in the areas of autism, IDD, specialty mental health, and child welfare.
Programs are offered in hospital, residential, community and school-based settings. They include: Assessments; Interventions and Support; Transition and Independent Life Services: Family and Professional Training; Research and Innovation; and Advocacy and Public Education. For more than a century, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has been guided by a simple and enduring mission: To change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.