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Definition in State Rule
Definition in State Rule
Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting a child's social interaction and verbal and nonverbal communication, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects learning and educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences. The term does not apply if a child's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because the child has an emotional disturbance.
Resources
Resources
Agencies and Organizations for Parents
Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin (ASW)
The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin provides a community for those who care about increasing the quality of life for those affected by autism in our 53 county service area. Founded in 1979, the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin has been passionately committed to improving the lives of those affected by autism for over 38 years. ASW builds relationships and partnerships with other community agencies with the goal of building autism friendly, inclusive communities across our service area. For more information about regional chapters and statewide information, conferences, information, visit https://www.autismgreaterwi.org/contact/ or call (888) 428-8476 / (920) 558-4602.
Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin
Autism Society of Southeast Wisconsin’s (ASSEW) mission is to improve the lives of all affected by autism and serve as the primary Autism/Asperger Syndrome PDD resource in Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties. ASSEW holds several networking, support, and professional development events throughout the year. For more information, visit https://www.assew.org/contact/.
Autism Speaks has a selection of resources, toolkits, and directories sorted by age and audience. They also provide videos ranging from descriptions of autism to examples of various common interventions. The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit helps families of children ages four and under make the best possible use of the 100 days following the diagnosis.
Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit for Young Children
Behavior Help Wisconsin is a program designed to help children thrive in their current early care and education setting by offering the adults who care for them tools, knowledge, and skills to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive ones. For more information, check out the Behavior Help Wisconsin brochure and the Supporting Families Together website.
WI Dept of Education Site on Autism
A statewide, parent-run organization working with families that supports students with mental health care needs. Their programs empower and support parents of children with emotional and behavioral health challenges. They work to improve systems that serve children and families. (608) 267-6800 or (800) 422-7145
DPI special education content area consultants developed disability category criteria forms for each disability category.
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