Autism: For Practitioners
A collaboration between JFK Partners, University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, and WebPsychology, the Practitioners section of the Autism Knowledge Center brings together practical information, insights, and resources for those providing healthcare and other services for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.
Autism: Family & Friends – Environment
Ideas and recommendations for creating an optimal home environment for families raising a child with autism spectrum disorders.
Autism: Family & Friends – K-12
Detailed information to help parents navigate the complexities of securing appropriate school and learning support for their child with an autism spectrum disorder.
Autism: Family & Friends – Lifeskills
Coaching to enable families and caring friends to help individuals with an autism spectrum disorder develop the life skills needed to progress toward independence.
Autism: Family & Friends – Mental Health
Information to help parents understand and support the emotional needs and unique perspective of a child with an autism spectrum disorder.
Autism: Family & Friends – Socialization
Socialization – the ability to connect with others – can be especially difficult for children with an autism spectrum disorder. These resources will enable you to help them as they reach out to begin building connections in their world.
Autism: For Teachers – Assessment
Understanding how to most effectively teach, support, and work with students with autism spectrum disorders begins with assessment. You’ll find expert guidance, checklists, worksheets, and other tools you need here.
Autism: For Teachers – Behavior
Behavior modification is an important activity when helping students with autism spectrum disorders master the learning environment and process. These proven approaches will help you introduce behavior changes in a positive way.
Autism: For Teachers – Communication
Communicating with a student with an autism spectrum disorder – and helping them learn how to communicate in return – can be challenging, but it’s a critical skill for both educator and child to master if learning is to take place. Learn more about communicating here.
Autism: For Teachers – Educational ID (EID)
The education identification (EID) process for students with potential autism spectrum disorders is a key first step towards helping them get the educational support and assistance they need. The expert guidance in this section will help you understand the teacher’s important role in the EID process.
Autism: For Teachers – Intervention
The teacher-focused resources here will help you understand the role of intervention as it relates to the teaching and learning process.
Autism: For Teachers – Parents
Both teachers and parents play unique roles in helping students with autism spectrum disorders master the learning process and gain confidence in their ability to learn. The guidance in this section will help you understand and support parents’ roles so they can most effectively support their child (and your own efforts).