The Antelope Valley SELPA is proud to be one of 8 SELPAs who are collaborating with the California Autism Professional Training And Information Network (CAPTAIN) as part of the Statewide System of Support via the SELPA Content Lead-ASD grant.
Our efforts are focused on collaborating with Districts, Family Resource Centers, and Regional Centers with the primary goal of building capacity of implementing Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in schools, homes, and communities.
Our work together as a CAPTAIN Cadre Team (also known as CAPTAIN Local Interagency Collaborative), supported by your CAPTAIN Regional Implementation Lead, Monika Gylys, has made our team a valuable resource that provides information, training, coaching, and support to implement EBPs with fidelity for our individuals with Autism across environments and settings.
Your CALIFORNIA resource to all things Autism that are evidence based.
Free Online Training Modules- AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with ASD from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.
Part 1 in the Series for Educators
Resources for Supporting Parents as Partners
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Part 2 in the series for Educators.
Resources to Support Matrix and Visual Schedules in the Home-
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Part 3 in Series for Educators.
Resources to Support New Learning Routines and Positive Behaviors-
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Part 4 in Series for Educators.
Resources to Support Positive Behavior at Home- https://ucdavis.app.box.com/s/aq6a8j2y5otd3p0ehaor12ppprfmwqz0
Part 5 in Series for Educators
Resources to Support Coping at Home https://ucdavis.app.box.com/s/lxoheh2p3ixa79twnap4a2bfsce5iws8/folder/112007510288
The resource offers 7 support strategies which are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism during this period of uncertainty. In addition, examples and ready-made resources are included to help caregivers implement these strategies quickly and easily.
Various Resources that can support the needs of students with ASD.
An online resource for teachers and parents with free strategies, visuals, acitivies, downloads, etc.
Autism Classroom News - a blog about educating students with autism for parents, teachers, speech pathologists, and other school staff.
Cindy's Autistic Support - created by an autistic support teacher. Offers resources, free downloads, and information for parents and other professionals.
Do 2 Learn - A great websites for educational materials and activities. Some materials are free and include tracing sheets, fine motor activities, games, songs, and PECS.
I Teach Autism - Support site for teachers.
Paula Kluth's Website - Paula Kluth is the author of many great books about teaching students with Autism. Her website has lots of free articles and excerpts from her books.
Positively Autism - An autism newsletter with free lesson plans, social stories, flash cards, games, data sheets, ABA materials and more.
Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism - A great article by Dr. Temple Grandin, an author and college professor who also has Autism.
The Autism Helper - resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism.
Tin Snips - Resources, including some free activities, for special education and autism.