Illinois Autism Training &
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Kathy Gould, Project Director
IATTAP Lombard State Office

1590 S Fairfield Ave., Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: 630-968-3898
Fax: 630-620-9473
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ANNOUNCING IATTAP SUMMER 2013
TEAM PRACTICUM SCHEDULE

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!
REQUEST YOUR REGISTRATION PACKET NOW
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Idea Partnership

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IDEA Partnership
Autism Spectrum Disorder Collection: Tools
Dedicated to improving outcomes for students and youth with disabilities through shared work and learning.


 

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Research Opportunity
Northwestern University

Are you an individual 18-65 with an Autism Spectrum Disorder who is unemployed or underemployed? Here is an opportunity to participate in research at Northwestern University regarding employment interviewing skills. You will be compensated for your time and travel. Read more...

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IATTAP End of Year Progress Report

Illinois Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project is pleased to present its progress report for Fiscal Year 2012. View a copy of the report here. Download a summary of the report here.

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Bullying

Bullying is a challenging issue that many schools and families are struggling with. Children with an autism spectrum disorder are especially at risk of being bullied. Please read and share this information with others.

Parents - A study on autism spectrum disorder and bullying is being conducted at Northern Illinois University. If you and your child are interested in participating, please contact them through this link

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Announcing New Resources for Parents

Are you new to Autism Spectrum Disorders? Do you have a child recently diagnosed with an ASD? This 4-step Parent Guide is for you.

All parents with a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorders should have this helpful Illinois Parent Manual developed for and by Illinois parents.

ASD Parent Four Step Guide

Illinois Parent Guide 2012

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Do you want to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders? Does your staff need professional development in autism?

Register now for a comprehensive on-line course. For more information on the on-line courses and how to register, click here.

CPDU Credit Course FREE:
54 hours of coursework involving lectures, video, research and activities
OPEN ENROLLMENT – Start and complete on your own schedule. For parents, professionals and all interested participants.

Registration:
Email Mindy Bolin at mbolin@ilstu.edu with name and contact information.

College Credit Courses Illinois State University:

Undergraduate – SED 193.04: Workshop in Special Education: Introduction to Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders – 3 credits

Graduate - SED 452: Graduate Workshop
Foundation Level Workshop in Autism and Related Disorders - 3 credits

*New Course Offering*

Graduate - SED 493.15: Graduate Wokrshop
Advanced Instructional Strategies in ASD - 3 credits (Prerequisite SED 452)

Registration and costs:
Email Nikki Michalak at NikkiMichalak@ilstu.edu. Please provide name and contact information.

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IATTAP Mission

The Illinois Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (IATTAP) is an initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and joins other ISBE initiatives as part of the Illinois Statewide Technical Assistance Center (ISTAC) providing training and technical assistance to schools in Illinois. Other ISTAC partners include

IATTAP focuses on educating and supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. The Project is operated under a grant to the School Association for Special Education in DuPage County (SASED) and its major goals are to:

1) Build local capacity to establish and implement effective educational supports and services in the least restrictive environment for children with ASD.

2) Promote a proactive approach to working with individuals with ASD and their families.

3) Help children with ASD remain with their families in their Welcome communities and become productive.

4) Increase the percentage of students on the Autism Spectrum who are educated in the general education classroom.

5) Increase the effective and meaningful involvement of parents in their children's education.

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