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• AHRQ Examines Medical Homes

  AHRQ is examining how the patient centered medical home (PCMH) can promote patient and family engagement in primary care, ways to improve the delivery of mental health care by the primary care practice, and the role of the Health Information Technology and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act in developing and supporting medical homes.

Upcoming Events

2010 AUCD Annual Meeting & Conference  

"Going to Scale: Making What Works Accessible to All"

There are few greater efficiencies in our field than building on the ideas of others, learning what to do and what not to do in developing programs, and gaining invaluable insights into what works and why. Attend the 2010 AUCD Annual Meeting and Conference and share in making what works accessible to all.

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Past Events

The UW Autism Center presents A Summer Workshop Series for Parents & Professionals  

All workshops will take place on the UW Seattle campus. Specific details about the location will be mailed to registrants. Contact: Casi Olson, casia@uw.edu or 253-692-4719

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2010 NIRS CAAI Evaluation Module Webinar  

The archived webinar from Insight Policy Research and AUCD on Tuesday, June 29th can be viewed here. This webinar describes and demonstrates the 2010 NIRS CAAI Module. The recording will be live until July 29, 2010, but the slides will remain live indefinitely.

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AUCD Health Reform Webinar Series: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: What's In It for People With Disabilities?  

This 4-part webinar series will address aspects of health reform that have or will have significant impact on people with disabilities. Webinars will also address opportunities for AUCD network members.

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Resources

• Autism Fact Sheet from the 2010 Disability Policy Seminar

  Learn about the current state of autism legislation and what Congress can do

  Autism Fact Sheet [download]
• The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and Proposed Changes That Would Affect Developmental Disabilities
• Dental Tool Kit to Promote Good Oral Health Care for Kids with Autism
    from http://www.autismspeaks.org

  Autism Speaks has teamed up with Colgate and Philips Sonicare to create a dental guide and video to provide tips for improving oral hygiene at home, as well as information about how parents and dental professionals can make a visit to the dentist's office less stressful and more productive. Plus, read a blog post from a pediatric dentist who helped develop the dental guide

• Autism Fact Sheet in Mandarin

  translated by Taryn Liu

  This new resource from the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early campaign is a mandarin translation of an autism fact sheet.

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Autism Site

  This autism micro-site by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is a comprehensive guide to all the resources available from AOTA on autism.

• Airports, Airplanes & Autism
    from http://ucf-card.org

  This document created by CARD is a guide for parents, airport and airline personnel to meet the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• IAN Research Report: Family Stress Part 1
    from http://www.autismspeaks.org

  Thousands of participating parents who completed the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) Parental Depression History Questionnaire have shared their experiences of the challenges involved with raising a child on the autism spectrum

• IAN Research Report: Family Stress Part 2
    from http://www.autismspeaks.org

  In IAN's recent report, ?Family Stress ? Part 1,? they described the experiences of thousands of parents who had completed the IAN Parental Depression History Questionnaire, sharing the impact on their lives of raising a child on the autism spectrum

• Secondary Transition Toolkit from The NH Coalition for Citizens With Disabilities
    from http://www.parentinformationcenter.org

  This Tool Kit is designed to help families and youth learn about the transition planning process for youth who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). It provides an overview of the laws relating to transition as well as best practices

• State of California Department of Developmental Services
    from http://www.dds.ca.gov

  This website links to several publications produced by the DDS Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative.

• The California Legislative Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism
    from http://senweb03.senate.ca.gov

  The Legislative Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism was established by the California Legislature in 2005. The resolution creating it received strong bipartisan support. Its goal is to have direct impact on the needs of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders

• Office of Autism Services Navigating Autism Services: A Community Guide for Missouri
    from http://www.mofeat.org

  This Autism Resource Guide was developed by members of the Missouri Autism Task Force to meet the need for a Navigation Guide to help people understand the services available for people with autism in Missouri, how to access these services, and where to start.

• Early Childhood Inclusion: A Joint Position of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
    from http://www.dec-sped.org

  The Division for Early Childhood and the National Association for the Education of Young Children have recently approved a joint position statement that underscores their commitment to quality early childhood inclusion.

• AUCD Summary of the Combating Autism Act

  AUCD prepared summary of the Combating Autism Act.

  AUCD Summary Combating Autism Act.doc [download]
• Autism Services in the AUCD Network

  A factsheet on the services the AUCD network offers in the field of autism spectrum disorders.

  Autism Services in the AUCD Network.pdf [download]
• Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 AUCD Detailed Summary

  A detailed summary provided by AUCD on the Autism Acceleration Act of 2009.

  Autism Treatment Acceleration Act Detailed Summary.doc [download]
• Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 AUCD Detailed Summary

  A detailed summary provided by AUCD on the Autism Acceleration Act of 2009.

• Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 AUCD Detailed Summary

  A detailed summary provided by AUCD on the Autism Acceleration Act of 2009.

• Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guidelines for Health Care Professionals in New Jersey
    from http://www.nj.gov
• Autism Treatment Acceleration Act Detailed Summary

  A detailed summary of the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 (S819 and HR 2413). This act will provide enhanced treatment, support, services and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

  Autism Treatment Acceleration Act Detailed Summary.doc [download]
• Summary of the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act

  One Page Summary from the Senate committee of the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (S. 819)

  ATAA Summary [download]
• Timing of Identification Among Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Findings From a Population-Based Surveillance Study

  Authored by Paul T. Shattuck. Article available from the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders: State Part C and Part B Initiatives to Serve a Growing Population

  A 2009 NASDSE Policy Analysis

• Family-Centered Care Tools
    from http://www.familyvoices.org
• Legislative Database for Autism Bills
    from http://www.ncsl.org
• Autism Speaks

  The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit is created specifically for newly diagnosed families, to make the best possible use of the 100 days following the diagnosis of autism.

• AAP Webinar: Act Early on Developmental Concerns: Partnering with Early Intervention
• The Modified Checklist or Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) Information Website

  The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT; Robins, Fein, & Barton, 1999) is available for free download for clinical, research, and educational purposes.

• Act Early Regional Summits for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Developmental Disabilities: Materials and Resources Archive
• Act Early Regional Summits Project Informational Webinar: Materials Archived
• New Hampshire Commission on ASD Report 2008
  new hampshire commission on asd report 2008 051908.pdf [download]
• Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
    from http://www.nimh.nih.gov
• CDC Autism Information Center
    from http://www.cdc.gov
• Summary of the Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007

  The Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act addresses the everyday need for services, supports, and interventions that families are seeking throughout our country and builds on the recently passed Combating Autism Act which focuses on the important research that needs to take place for us to understand this developmental disability.

• Fact Sheet - Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007
• 2005-2006 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs Chartbook Released by MCHB
• New TRACE Practice Guide - Universal Checklist for Identifying Infants and Toddlers Eligible for Early Intervention
• Virtual Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
    from http://www.child-encyclopedia.com

  Canada's Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development recently launched a virtual Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development that provides current scientific knowledge on 33 topics related to the psychosocial development of the child, from conception to the age of five.

• Supporting Individuals with Autism in Integrated Community Jobs: Identifying Support Needs to Facilitate Success
    from http://www.crp-rcep.org
• Autism Video Glossary
• Autism Social Skills Profile (ASSP)
• A Meta-Analysis of School-Based Social Skills Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007 (S. 937)

  Complete text of the Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007 (S. 937).

  epia s937 032007.pdf [download]
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Roadmap

  The ASD Services Roadmap is intended to provide a national blueprint to enhance existing systems; expand services for children, youth, and adults with ASD and their families; and coordinate services across systems. Developed by the ASD Expert Working Group (EWG), a panel of autism experts established by the Services Subcommittee of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee in July 2004

  autism roadmap asd services 071305.doc [download]
• National Professional Development Center on Inclusion and CONNECT: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge
    from http://community.fpg.unc.edu

  CONNECT Module 2 focuses on practices to help support children and families as they transition among programs in the early care and education system. Come explore and experience an evidence-based practice approach to professional development.