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

    Autism Certification Program
             Professional Manual
             Paraprofessional Manual
             Autism Certification Program Experts

Autism Authorization
www.venturacountyselpa.com

    Information for Parents
            - Autism Services Panel - English    Spanish
            - Autism Resources, Information Sharing
              and Education "ARISE" - English    Spanish
            - Informational Brochure for Parents of Children with
            - Autism Spectrum Disorders - English    Spanish
            - Ventura County Autism Society - www.vcas.info
            - Autism Speaks - www.autismspeaks.org
            - "Autism 101" - A 30 minute introductory course for parents
               and paraprofessionals - Autism Society
             - Triton Newsletter

    Information for Teachers
            - "Ability Awareness" about people with autism
            - Best Practices for Designing and Delivering Effective Programs for
                 Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
            - Online Training Modules
                www.starautism.com
                www.ocali.org
            - "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.
                - www.autismspeaks.org
            - Transition Resources for Diploma-Bound High School
              Students - Handbook

    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 and treatments for autism
                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
                www.autismambassadors.org

The Ventura County SELPA participates in Autism Ambassadors, a program which teaches middle and high school students with and without Autism to interact together in fun and social ways. There are several sites in the SELPA in which the program is being implemented. For more information about the Founder of Autism Ambassadors, Zak Kukoff, click on the link http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=8418190&syndicate=syndicate&section