Autism

Students with Autism

The Ventura County SELPA is dedicated to quality programming and services to students with the diagnosis of autism, autism spectrum disorder, or “autistic-like.” The IEP team determines the appropriate placement and services to best meet the student's needs. Programs are developed and implemented in the school districts to meet the needs of the children in their area.

The Ventura County SELPA is committed to quality training and personnel development to offer top quality programs for our students and their families. In 2000, the Ventura County SELPA Autism Certification Program was launched at the insistence of our Superintendents that our staff must have the highest quality opportunities for training.

The SELPA has a method for special education teachers to verify their expertise in working with children using methods of Applied Behavior Analysis, which have proven to be effective in meeting the needs of some children with autism. Click here for a copy of the Verification Process Handbook and see "Behavior Interventions" - "Applied Behavior Analysis" on this website.

Upcoming Autism Events Calendar - Within and Outside of SELPA

Autism Certification Program Manual - Professional ~ Paraprofessional

Experts in autism through completion of the Autism Certification Program List

  Information for Parents

          NOTE: Parents of children with autism: Your input is needed about your training
          and information needs! Please click on the link below to participate in a brief survey.

Autism Parent Survey

Autism Resources, Information Sharing and Education “ARISE” - English Spanish

Multiagency, Multidisciplinary Team Assessment Process chart and explanation English Spanish

Autism...A Confusing Diagnosis! English Spanish

Ventura County Autism Society

Information about autism in English & Spanish
"Autism 101" - 30 minute Introductory Course for Parents (and paraprofessionals)

"School Tool Kit" developed by Autism Speaks, provides information, tools and strategies
for all members of a school community who interact with students with autism.
For more information please visit: www.autismspeaks.org

Best Practices for Designing & Delivering Effective Programs for Individuals with Autistic
Spectrum Disorders autismbestprac.pdf

Multiagency, Multidisciplinary Team Assessment Process chart MMTA Chart

Web-based Resources

www.insurancehelpforautism.com - Accessing your medical insurance
www.autisminternetmodules.org - Training modules for parents and professionals
www.nationalautismcenter.org - Scientific standards for autism
www.skillbuildingbuddies.com - Videos for working with children with autism
www.asatonline.org/resources/treatments_desc.htm - Resources and treatments for autism
www.nationalautismcenter.org - The National Autism Center
www.autism-society.org
www.talkaboutcuringautism.org
www.autisminspiration.com - Resources for special education teachers
www.makebeliefscomix.com - A website for children to write messages and stories through comics.