After reviewing the resources in this section, you will:

Know

• Possible opportunities, barriers, and solutions for effective collaboration within various systems (school, family, community, and other professionals)

• Characteristics important to effective collaboration

Understand

• The importance of building support/collaboration with all professionals and parents who are working with the student

Videos

These interviews were recorded as part of the class "Effective Programming for Integrated Students on the Autism Spectrum". We thank these parents and students for their willingness to participate and allow us to learn from them.

Guiding Questions

1. What connections can you make between what you've learned about ASD and the social, behavioral, and communication differences these students describe?

2. Why is collaboration with parents, school, and other professionals important?

3. How can you ensure effective collaboration with each of these groups?

Online Modules

In order to access the Autism Internet Module below, please create a free account at www.autisminternetmodules.org

After creating the account, access the modules by browsing alphabetically.

In order to access the MU Thompson Center Module below, please click on the link and create a free account. From there, select the Family-Professional Partnerships module.

Tools/Resources