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Autism Spectrum Disorders (Virginia Department of Education, VDOE)

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Autism Spectrum Disorders - A child may be found eligible for special education and related services as a child with autism if there is an adverse effect on the child's educational performance due to documented characteristics of autism spectrum disorder. Children with a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders must be found eligible for special education and related services under IDEA before an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed. Children who are suspected of having a disability should be referred to their local school division for evaluation and to initiate the process for determining eligibility.

Tools for educators, administrators and parents working to improve services for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) – created in collaboration with staff at the Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Education (VCU-ACE) include:

  • Guidelines for Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Models of Best Practice in the Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Transition to Adulthood

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Curriculum/Instructional Methods Disability Characteristics Elementary Employment High School Independent Living Instructional Strategies Middle School Paraprofessional Postsecondary Education Preschool Transition