1. Evidence- Based Practices in Autism Spectrum Disorders Carla Querobim & Donna Rudford San Diego Unified School District - 2013 National Autism Center

2. What is Evidence-Based Practice? According to The National Autism Center:  Evidence-Based Practices require the integration of research findings with 3 other factors:  Professional judgment and data-based decision making.  Values and preferences of families, including the student with ASD whenever feasible  Capacity to accurately implement interventions National Autism Center

3. Why Use Evidence-Based Practices? According to The National Autism Center:  IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, 2004) and NCLB (No Child Left Behind Act, 2002) require that public schools use evidence-based practices to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Research demonstrates that Evidence-Based Practices are in the best interest of students with ASD, and are the most likely interventions to produce positive outcomes. National Autism Center

4. Categorizing Evidence-Based Practices in ASD  There are 4 Categories in the Strength of Evidence Classification System -  Established  Emerging  Unestablished  Ineffective/ Harmful Categories are ranked to reflect the level of quality, quantity and consistency of research findings for each intervention. National Autism Center

5. Established Treatments  Antecedent Package  Behavioral Package  Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Young Children  Joint Attention Intervention  Modeling  Naturalistic Teaching Strategies  Peer Training Package  Pivotal Response Treatment  Schedules  Self-management  Story-based Intervention Package National Autism Center

6. Emerging Treatments National Autism Center  AAC Device  Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package  Developmental Relationship-based treatment  Exercise  Exposure Package  Imitation-based Interaction  Initiation Training  Language Training (Production)  Massage/Touch Therapy  Multi-component Package  Music Therapy  Peer-Mediated Instructional Arrangement  Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)  Reductive Package  Scripting  Sign Instruction  Social Communication Intervention  Social Skills Package  Structured Teaching  Technology-based Treatment  Theory of Mind Training

7. Unestablished Treatments  Academic Interventions  Auditory Integration Therapy  Facilitated Communication  Gluten and Casein-Free Diet  Sensory Integration Package National Autism Center

8. Evidence-based Practices in ASD  Please click the link below to watch the video:  Evidence Based Practices in Autism Spectrum Diosorders Evidence Based Practices in Autism Spectrum Diosorders National Autism Center