Autism Spectrum Disorders Program
Project Description:
This is a statewide program that offers graduate level coursework through the University of South Dakota; inservice training, on-site consultations and technical assistance, interdisciplinary diagnostic evaluations, family support groups and information dissemination through a variety of formats. Some of these include an email list serve; web page; books, DVDs, videos, etc available at no cost for checkout from the Wegner Center; an Autism handbook; and various Fact Sheets and other products that are downloadable from the web page.
In addition two symposiums are held yearly, one in the spring and one in the fall. A week long training session focusing on teachers and related service personnel is held during the summer. A Team Training model is available that meets over the course of six months, one weekend per month.
Staff include a communications disorders specialist, a psychologist/behavioral specialist, a special education specialist, and an Asperger Syndrome specialist.
Keyword(s):
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger, PDD-NOS
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State, Regional
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
