As a Special Education Teacher, how can I effectively collaborate with service providers?

Setting common goals, having a shared data sheet, and sharing progess wih goals are practical ways educators can collaborate to better serve students with ASD.

Read more in this article, Ten Collaboration Tips

Which assessment is most commonly used in schools to diagnose ASD?

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is considered the "gold standard" for ASD diagnosis. Here is a detailed description of ADOS from the Action Behavior Center

Are there any organizations that connect individuals with ASD and employers who hire people with ASD?

Yes! The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) has a website called Hireautism.org

My child is often sent home when he misbehaves at school. How can I approach his teacher to discuss other options?

If behavior issues are affecting his or her learning, or other students' learning, you can request a meeting of the IEP team to address these issues. Wrights Law is a website for parents and advocates that addresses a variety of topics related to supporting families and students with disabilities.

Could you recommend books about Autism for teachers?

The Council for Exceptional Children has a 4 books series called Educating Children with Autism and Intellectual Disability and Autism Disorder

How do I know if my child has autism?

One common symptom of ASD is missing expected developmental milestones. A resource that helps parents track typical developmental stages and ages is the Milestones Checklist. Parents should seek their pediatrician's advice if their child is not meeting age-appropriate goals.