This is a place to talk about autism and the impact that it has on our lives. I am mostly interested in making legislative changes to enchance the education of our children.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Missouri Autism Guidelines Initiative
I just received my copy of the Missouri Autism Guidelines
Initiative: Guide to Evidence-based Interventions
It is sponsored by the Thompson Foundation for Autism; the
Division of Developmental Disabilities, Missouri Department of Health; the
Office of Special Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education; and Mercy Children’s Hospital – St. Louis and Springfield.
Here is the part that I want you to pay attention to:
Advisory Committee:
Julie Donnelly, PhD AUTISM CONSULTANT AND TEACHER, Columbia Public
Schools. Provided diagnosis and program planning for students with autism.
Taught class within a class and learning disabilities resource room. half-time
1992-93. TEACHER, Delaware Elementary, Springfield, MO. Taught
Multi-handicapped students with autism. Organized community based programs,
peer integration, structured functional individualized curriculum. Provided
alternative and augmentative communication methods and computer use for all
through adaptations; 1988-1992. TEACHER, Westport Elementary and Pershing
Junior High, Springfield, MO. Taught self-contained EMR grades 1-3. Provided
independent living skills training for junior high students with autism;
1985-1988. SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR AND TEACHER, Norwood R-1 Schools, MO.
Coordinated special services including initiation of a gifted program. Taught
EMR and LD K-6, 7-12 and Title I Math; 1981-1985. TEACHER, Seymour Public
Schools, MO. Taught self-contained Educable Mentally Retarded class K-6. Initiated
Foster grandparent program; 1979-1981.
EXPERT WITNESS CONSULTATION AND TESTIMONY
Gills vs Columbia Public Schools, MO (School prevailed in due process, appeal and appeal
to 8th Circuit)
Nordbergs vs Minneapolis, MN Schools (School prevailed in due process and appeal)
Lee's Summit, MO due process (settled in school's favor,
unnamed for confidentiality)
Asburys vs Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Ed
(DESE prevailed and in
appeal & 8th district, Supreme Court review denied)
True vs Farmington Schools, Farmington, Minnesota (School prevailed in due
process)
Beth
Emmendorfer, EdD
Associate Superintendent at Jackson R-2 Schools
Stacey
Martin, MA, MAC
Autism Consultant for Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. In charge of my son’s IEP
throughout his education. Never used any evidence based interventions for
my son. Never worked on my son’s social issues in a manner that is
scientifically proven and evidence based. Decided to give my son a
calculator for math instead of one-on-one help as recommended by
psychologist. If you need to more, ask me. I can fill you in on a
lot.
Donald McCary, Director of Applied Behavior Analysis for Special School District
Kaye Otten, Ph.D. Autism and Behavior Specialist
with the Lee’s Summit R-VII School District Also worked with my
son. Enough said.
Kim Ratcliffe Associate Executive Director Student Services at
Missouri School Boards' Association
Keenan Stump SLPSpeech-Language Pathologist Olathe, KS
Sherri R. Tucker
Cofounder and President Lee's
Summit Autism Support Group
Cofounder MOAFAA (Missouri
Advocates for Families Affected by Autism)
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