Model Sites For Evidence-Based Practices

The Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training received a grant from the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPDC-ASD) to promote the use of evidence-based practice for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Through this grant and working with the Education Service Centers around the state, we are establishing model sites for evidence-based practices.

The project began with the application and training process in the 2009-2010 school year. During the second and third years of this project, these sites are focusing on developing evidence-based practices in their sites. Currently we have model sites in PPCD (preschool program for children with disabilities) classrooms, elementary and secondary classrooms.

As local processes, procedures, tools and tips are developed, they will be published here. We anticipate publication of local information during the Spring of 2011.

If you are looking for information on Evidence-based practices, visit the NPDC's site at http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/content/briefs. Here you will find Evidence-Based Practices Briefs for each of the practices that have been approved. Each brief contains an overview, step-by-step directions for implementation, an implementation checklist, and the evidence base.

Updated: March 31, 2011