Training and Consultation - Autism Support Team
The Autism Support Team provides support for the educational needs of students diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorders.
The Autism Support Team provides services for students diagnosed with:
- Autism
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Rett's Syndrome
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- PDD-NOS
Click to read more about Autism and its common characteristics.
Services
Support can be provided at the student, classroom and/or school-wide level, including:
- Observations of and consultations regarding students
- Assistance in building a team process with student's team
- Recommendations regarding appropriate strategies and/or accommodations for use in regular or special education
- Guided practice and support in implementing strategies
- Training and staff development for school district personnel
- Sensitivity training for students and staff
- Facilitation of transition (grade to grade, school to school)
- Dissemination of information regarding available resources
To arrange for a consultation regarding a student, please contact Barb Crary, 484-237-5114.
For information and to register for courses and/or workshops, please click here.
The CCIU Autism Support Team is constantly creating and delivering new workshops for Chester County educators at the CCIU Educational Service Center. Available workshop topics include:
- Overview of Autism spectrum disorders
- Understanding Asperger's syndrome
- Creating social stories
- Using visual strategies
- Behavior and data collection
- Instructional strategies
- Teaching social thinking
- Communication strategies
- Sensory processing
Customized Training
The team conducts training programs at sites and schools throughout Chester County. This allows CCIU education consultants to tailor training programs to the specific needs of a district, school, or student.
To arrange for a workshop or training in your district, please contact Barb Crary, 484-237-5114.
Meet the Autism Support Team
Referral Process
The Autism Support Team is available to observe students and provide consultation to teachers and therapists in the Preschool Special Education program and school-age programs throughout Chester County.
To schedule an observation or consultation:
- Complete the referral form and mail to Autism Support Team at CCIU.
- Schedule a time for an observation and a follow-up meeting when contacted by a member of the Autism Support Team.
Resource Links
This link is provided for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement of any programs, therapies, schools, theories, or practices of any individual or group.
IDEA Funded
Consultations, training programs, and workshops are offered at no charge to Chester County school districts through funding from IDEA.
