Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Definition:  A child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a child with a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and non-verbal social communication and social interaction, generally evidenced by the age of three.  Other characteristics often associated with ASD are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental changes or changes in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences.

• Fast Fact:  Autism Spectrum Disorders - Revision Coming Soon
• Autism Resources (PDF)
• Autism Program Quality Indicators, Revised March 2013
  • PDF Version (PDF)
  • Word Version (DOC)
• Overview of the Special Education Process - this is a 47 minute video
  • Un Resumen del proceso de Education Especial

April is Autism Awareness Month

• Autism Awareness Brochure (PDF)

Professional Development Opportunities

Autism Trainings Brochure 2012-2013 (PDF)

Please note that these training workshops are reserved first for Colorado School District and Administrative Unit personnel who work directly with children with autism spectrum disorders and parents of those children. All other reservations have been added to the waiting list and you will be notified at the registration deadline if there are open spaces.

Type of Training, Registration Link, Dates and Locations	Flyer
ADOS Training September 6 and 7, 2013 + April 26, 2014 (TBD) February 7 and 8, 2014 + April 26, 2014 (TBD) Information (DOC) Application (DOC)
Identifying ASD & TBI in Our Schools: Colorado's New Disability Category and Definition Greeley:  January 18, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Denver/Metro Area:  January 23, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Colorado Springs:  February 04, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Durango:  February 11, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Grand Junction:  February 14, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Edwards Area: March 7, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Denver/Metro Area:  March 22, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Pueblo:  April 10, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Traumatic Brain Injury
Asperger Syndrome Online Class February 4-April 14, 2013 Registration (SurveyMonkey)
Transition (Level 2 Training) Greeley:  January 17, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Trinidad:  February 21, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Denver/Metro Area:  March 07, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration) Grand Junction:  April 04, 2013 (SurveyMonkey Registration)
Matching Autism Characteristics to Technology: A Comprehensive Look at Mobile and Other Assistive Technologies to Support Learners on the Autism Spectrum This free video conference training will be held live at Anschutz Medical Campus and broadcast to distance learning locations across the state.  Lunch and beverages on your own. Date:  April 25, 2013 Locations (live and distance learning locations)/SurveyMonkey Registration Links: Anschutz Medical Campus Alamosa Durango Grand Junction Haxton Lamar Limon Pueblo Steamboat Springs

Colorado Model Autism and Significant Support Needs Programs (COMASP)

Questions about the COMASP Project for Autism Spectrum Disorders?  Please contact Brooke Carson at (303) 866-6691 or via email at carson_b@cde.state.co.us