Autism Spectrum Disorders Resources

The Virginia Department of Education supports efforts to build capacity for those serving students with autism. Existing projects include increasing access to information and training, providing technical assistance, strengthening communities of practice, and helping to identify evidenced based practices through research and practice.

Autism State Directed Project

The Autism State Directed Project is a statewide initiative focusing on building capacity for those serving students with autism. The project is staffed with educators with expertise in autism. Project members support efforts including; the Autism Specialists' Network, the Virginia Autism Council, Model Sites through the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as Local and Regional Technical Assistance and Training initiatives. Each participating Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) also contains resources and library materials focused on evidence based practices for working with students with autism spectrum disorders.

For additional information on the Autism State Directed Project or its work, contact the Virginia Department of Education or your local Training & Technical Assistance Center office.

VDOE Resources and Publications

Other Resources

Virginia Autism Council
The Virginia Autism Council is a state-supported council of autism experts seeking to define needed skill competencies and to advance higher education, training and educational opportunities for personnel and caregivers supporting individuals with autism. Including a link to the Skill Competencies for Professionals Serving Individuals with ASD (PDF).
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPDC)
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders is a multi-university center to promote the use of evidence-based practice for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities (OCALI) Autism Internet Modules
The Autism Internet Modules were developed with one aim in mind: to make comprehensive, up-to-date, and usable information on autism accessible and applicable to educators, other professionals, and families who support individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Written by experts from across the U.S., all online modules are free, and are designed to promote understanding of, respect for, and equality of persons with ASD.
Yale’s Autism Seminar
The Yale Seminar on Autism and Related Disorders is the United States' first undergraduate course of its kind. Our goal for this website is to make the entire lecture content and supporting materials available online for free for anyone who desires to learn about Autism Spectrum Disorders.
First 100 Days
A tool kit to assist families in getting through the critical first steps of an autism diagnosis. Available in English and Spanish.
School Community Toolkit
The purpose of this kit is to provide information about autism – the features, challenges and strengths – as well as some of the tools and strategies that may result in more positive interactions for all members of a school community.

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