International Institutions
Architecture of School for Students with Autism
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Autism Society
As the nation’s oldest grassroots autism organization, the Autism Society has been working to improve the lives of all affected by autism for 46 years. When the organization was founded in 1965, the autism community was very different than it is today when about 60 people, mostly parents, came from all over the Northeast to Teaneck, N.J. For many, it was the first meeting with other parents. Most communities had no facilities for the care or education of children with autism. The group realized more than ever before the need to have a national organization that would work to seek education and care for people with autism, one that would work for adequate legislation, research and publicity for their unique challenges. The Autism Society (then called the National Society for Autistic Children) was born. Founded in 1965 by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Ruth Sullivan and many other parents of children with autism, the Autism Society is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism.
2002: The Autism Society launches the e-newsletter ASA-Net. National Association of Residential Providers for Adults with Autism (NARPAA) is founded. Autism 101, an online learning course, is a popular addition to the Autism Society website.
2004: The Autism Society launches Autism SourceTM, an online referral database of autism-related services and supports.
2008: Autism and Environmental Health 101, an online course, is released. Monthly Sensory Friendly Films are launched around the country in partnership with AMC Theatres
2009:The Autism Society Launches the Vote 4 Autism advocacy campaign so advocates can contact Congressional members and express their opinion on pending legislation. The 1Power4Autism website fosters and supports local autism awareness events to support the Autism Society’s mission.
2010: AMC Theatres and the Autism Society pilot FOCUS (Furthering Opportunities Cultivating Untapped Strengths), a competitive employment initiative for people with autism and other disabilities. HBO Films produces "Temple Grandin" a movie which receives wide critical acclaim.
In a Different Key: The Story of Autism
Nearly seventy-five years ago, Donald Triplett of Forest, Mississippi became the first child diagnosed with autism. Beginning with his family’s odyssey, "In a Different Key" tells the extraordinary story of this often misunderstood condition, and of the civil rights battles waged by the families of those who have it.
The parents who built the first full-time autism school
By 1980 Shattock's mission to provide a local residential school for autistic children was complete. It was the first specialist autism school in the country offering a full residential service 52 weeks per year. 1970s, parents in Sunderland clubbed together to create what they saw as a real need back in a time when autism wasn't such a well-known disability.
In the 70s Paul Shattock's autistic son Jamie was six. Although they say he was a lovely child his parents - like many parents with autistic children - found they needed extra support.
Institutes for Autism
Autism Research Institute
To support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education.
https://www.autism.org/
Autism Society
The Autism Society, including the nationwide network of affiliates, connects people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming. Create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. Creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it.
https://autismsociety.org/
Acceptance and Commitment Training
Addiction
Applied Animal Behavior
Autism
Behavior Analysis and Selectionist Robotics
Behavior Analysis and Technology
Behavior Analysis and the Arts
Behavior Analysis for Sustainable Societies
Behavior Analysis in Health, Sport, and Fitness
Behavior Analysis in Military and Veterans' Issues
Behavior Analysis SIG on Supervision
Behavioral Development
Behavioral Gerontology
Behavioral Medicine
Behaviorists for Social Responsibility
Clinical
Crime, Delinquency, and Forensic Behavior Analysis
Culture and Diversity
Dissemination of Behavior Analysis
Ethics and Behavior Analysis
Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior
Gambling
History of Behavior Analysis
Mental Health
Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention
Neuroscience
Occupational Therapy SIG
Open Educational Resources
Organizational Behavior Management Network
Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Positive Behavior Support
Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis
Rehabilitation and Independent Living
Sexual Behavior: Research and Practice
SIG Español
Speech Pathology
Standard Celeration Society
Teaching Behavior Analysis
Theoretical, Philosophical, and Conceptual Issues
Verbal Behavior
Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
Since 1974, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has been the primary membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis.
ABAI provides many services to its members and the field including the following:
Events: Events that promote dissemination of the science and provide continuing education opportunities for practitioners.
Jobs: Job placement services for applicants and employers.
Journals: Important scholarly journals in the field.
Affiliated Chapters: Support of the dissemination of behavior analysis in the United States and around the world.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs): SIGs initiated by and for members to provide forums for information exchange and to promote particular areas of behavior analysis.
Inside Behavior Analysis: ABAI's membership publication features articles of interest to the membership; information on upcoming events; and updates from chapters, SIGs, and more.
Upcoming Events
11th International Conference, Dublin, Ireland, Sep 1–3, 2022
17th Annual Autism Conference, San Diego, California, Feb 19-21, 2023
49th Annual Convention, Colorado, Denver, May 27–29, 2023
50th Annual Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 25–27, 2024
Mission/Objectives
To advance the science of applied behavior analysis and encourage its application for changing socially relevant behaviors.
To engage with the government of India to recognize behavior analysis education.
To educate society about behavior analysis being a rigorous scientific discipline practiced only by credentialed professionals, and to discourage false claims by nonprofessionals.
National Autistic Society
BCBA Documents and Resources
General Information
Coursework
Supervised Fieldwork
MONTHLY AND FINAL FIELDWORK VERIFICATION FORMS
HELPFUL FIELDWORK RESOURCES
CONSULTING SUPERVISOR
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) has been the leader in behavior analyst certification for over two decades. The BACB is a nonprofit corporation that was established in 1998 to meet professional certification needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior-analytic services. The BACB’s mission is to protect consumers of behavior-analytic services by systematically establishing, promoting, and disseminating professional standards of practice.
Accreditation
The BCBA®, BCaBA®, and RBT® certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). NCCA’s Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs were the first standards developed for professional certification programs to help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public. NCCA standards articulate the essential elements of a high-quality certification program. Consistent with these standards, the BACB’s certification requirements, examination content, and procedures undergo regular review by subject matter experts in the discipline.
To learn more about accreditation, see ICE’s video, Value of Accreditation: Why it Matters.
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services.
BCBAs may supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts® (BCaBAs®), Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®), and other professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions.
Role in the Profession
In the profession of applied behavior analysis, the BACB’s primary role is to operate certification programs, which involves responsibilities similar to regulatory boards.. In this role, the BACB establishes practice standards, administers examinations, and provides ethics requirements and a disciplinary system for each of its certification programs. Due to the BACB’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, regulatory-like function, and NCCA accreditation, certain activities are limited, such as engaging in political activity. To learn more about our role and limitations, read our blog post, The BACB: What it is, What it Does, and Why, and listen to Episode 11 of our podcast, Inside the BACB.
BCBA Documents and Resources
Continuing Education
Application Information
Examination
Inactive Status
Administrative Appeals
Guidance for Applying in 2022 or Later
The BCBA Handbook describes the requirements for obtaining and maintaining BCBA certification.
In this episode 11 of Inside the BACB, CEO Jim Carr and Deputy CEO Melissa Nosik explore the BACB’s role in the profession of behavior analysis and discuss diversity policies, processes, programs, and other developments.
Families with Autism Helping Families with Autism
+1 855 726-7810+1 949 640-4401
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) began with 10 families in a living room in 2000. In 2022, we serve well over 83,000 families around the United States. From a grassroots beginning in Southern California, TACA expanded nationwide and now has a physical presence via our Chapters and provide a virtual offering for all families facing an autism diagnosis.
- Lisa Ackerman, Founder
Learn the latest in research, treatment options, and therapy for individuals with autism.
The Autism Community in Actions (TACA)
Mission Statement
TACA provides education, support and hope to families living with autism.
Vision Statement
For every individual diagnosed with autism to lead an independent life.
Values
A: Authentic: We are honest, transparent and hold ourselves to the highest level of integrity.
C: Caring: We care deeply about families living with autism.
T: Tough: We help families overcome challenges and take action.
I: Informed: We believe knowledge is power and value families’ abilities to make informed decisions.
O: Optimistic: We believe the future is not set and tomorrow is going to be better than today.
N: Never: We will never give up!
TACA has been providing services since 2000 and all of the programs and services are provided at little or no cost to families.
Chapters: TACA Chapters support families on an autism journey to implement solutions and take action in their community. Chapters are led by Volunteer Community Leaders, who are familiar with opportunities and resources in their area. Chapters build communities of support with family meetings, family events, outreach events and more.
Conferences: Annually, TACA hosts a parent conference featuring expert speakers from across the United States. Presentations focus on a wide variety of autism-related topics, including school/IEPs, therapeutic interventions, advocacy, medical issues, preparing for adulthood, and more.
Event's TACA: hosts regular events to educate, support, and deliver hope to families on an autism journey. Many of our education events allow for virtual participation, and we host monthly virtual family meetings to bring support to families regardless of their location.
Family Resources: TACA's website provides in-depth, comprehensive information and resources to help parents navigate all aspects of the autism journey, including obtaining a diagnosis, developing skills, medical issues, special education/IEPs, diet, preparing for adulthood, and more.
Online Support Group TACA: Hope and Help for Autism is a private, moderated Facebook group for parents of children with autism. This forum provides a supportive environment where parents can share experiences and gain insights about how to help their child live their best life.
Parent Mentor Program: Through TACA's Parent Mentor Program, new parents can be matched with an experienced, trained TACA Parent Mentor for one-on-one support, guidance, and information about autism-related topics, including school/IEPs, therapies, medical issues, local resources, and more.
Autism Journey Guide: TACA's Autism Journey Guide is a 150+ page book providing parents a comprehensive overview of autism topics across all stages of the journey. Guides are free with paid shipping to anywhere in the United States.
Scholarships: Since 2006, TACA has been providing scholarships to families for medical and therapeutic interventions. Scholarship availability relies on the generosity of donors, foundations, and the fundraising efforts of TACA Chapters.
TACA Connect delivers education and support to families affected by autism. TACA has been helping families navigate an autism diagnosis for over 20 years. TACA Connect features monthly educational programs and webinars, regular parent support panels, and on-demand content and presentations on a range of autism topics that will help families to act for their children.
The World Autism Organisation WAO)
The World Autism Organisation (abbreviated WAO) is an international organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with autism and their families. It was established in Luxembourg on November 21, 1998 by Autism-Europe, during a ceremony at the European Parliament, in the presence of Grand-Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte. An international organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with autism and their families.
https://worldautismorganisation.com/
AUTCOM
This is the first autism advocacy organization dedicated to "Social Justice for All Autistics" through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches. Our organization was founded in 1990 to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism and related differences of communication and behavior. https://www.autcom.org/
Autistica
Autistica focus on giving autistic people the opportunity to live long, happy, healthy lives. We do this by funding research, shaping policy and working with autistic people to understand their needs.
https://www.autistica.org.uk/
Beijing Association of Rehabilitation for Autistic Children
The No. 6 Hospital Attached to Beijing University, No. 51 North Huayuan Road
Haidian District, Beijing, 100083 PR
Beijing China
Phone: 86-010-6209-1905
Fax: 86-010-6202-7314
Email: barac@public.fhnet.cn.net OR yangxl@hns.cjfh.ac.cn
Autism-Europe (AE) is an international association whose main objective is to advance the rights of people with autism and to help them improve their quality of life. AE advocates towards European decision-makers to foster a better policy response to the needs of autistic people. AE also strives for more awareness and understanding of autism in society
https://www.autismeurope.org/
TASH
Tash advances equity, opportunity and inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on those with the most significant support needs, in the areas of education, employment and community living through advocacy, research and practice.
https://tash.org/
COLOMBIA
Association of Parents with Autistic Children
Aspartado Aereo No. 40621
Santa Fe de Bogata D.C.
Colombia
Phone: 57-620-3792
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is a Federal advisory committee that coordinates Federal efforts and provides advice to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on issues related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Facilitate the exchange of information on and coordination of ASD activities among the member agencies and organizations.
Increase publi understanding of the member agencies' activities, programs, policies, and research by providing a public forum for discussions related to ASD research, services, and policy.
NEXT for AUTISM has built a portfolio of programs with respected service organizations, universities, and other educational institutions. To create and support high-quality programs that maximize the potential of people with autism through each life stage
To ensure that individuals and their families are successfully integrated into their communities
To expand system-wide capacity to serve people with autism by coordinating services across agencies and disciplines, and spreading expertise.
https://nextforautism.org/
AWN Network’s Committee on Autism & Ethnicity aims to educate the public about the impact of race and culture on our Autistic identities. The committee runs a grant program for Autistic people of color. See details here. In its work to develop more inclusive and accessible communities and opportunities, AWN has focused on challenging societal attitudes about the worth of disabled lives. Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network has called for the zealous prosecution of hate crimes against disabled people.
https://awnnetwork.org/
“Nothing About Us Without Us” means that autistic people need to be involved whenever autism is discussed. When non-autistic people make decisions about autism without Autistic input, those decisions are usually bad. This makes it harder for us to get by in the world. Decisions about autism need to be made with autistic people. That way, we can make policies that help us live our lives, and teach people how to be understanding and supportive of the autistic community.
TACA
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is a U.S. non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Mission Statement: TACA provides educations, support and hope to families living with autism. Vision Statement: For every individual diagnosed with autism to lead an independent life.
https://tacanow.org/
Ambitious About Autism stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning.
We also use our expertise to deliver training and consultancy to a wide range of organisations to improve awareness and understanding of autism.
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/
Autism Science Foundation
https://autismsciencefoundation.org/