Autistic Specturm Disorders: Guidelines for Effective Interventions

A project sponsored by the
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

I. Project Background

2003 Department of Developmental Services
ASD: Best Practice Guidelines for Screening, Diagnosis and Assessment

2001 National Research Council
Educating Children w/ Autism

II. Project Overview

Project Objectives

• Family’s and child’s needs are met
• Service providers adopt effective intervention practices
• Timely and effective intervention

Project Overview

• Methodological Review – Jan/March ’07
• Project Completion –– Summer ‘07
  

Highlights:

• Input Sessions – Content Outline #11
• Formation of the Advisory Committee
  

IV. Project Organization

• Department of Developmental Services
• California Department of Education
• Oversight Committee
• Advisory Committee
• CIHS at Sonoma State University
  

V. Overarching Themes

“Opportunities & Challenges”

• Inter–disciplinary & Participatory Process
• Decision Making Process – the 4 Cs

Potential Effects of Project

• Increased understanding about evidence- based & effective interventions
• Integrated process of assessment, intervention, and evaluation

Thank you

Contact Information

Steve Lohrer, Ph.D.
ASD Guidelines, Project Director
California Institute on Human Services
Sonoma State University
steve.lohrer@sonoma.edu