Autism Spectrum Disorder Information

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is both a category under which children may receive special education services and a medical condition. It is important for parents and caregivers to understand that there is a distinction between an educational eligibility for special education under the category of ASD and a medical diagnosis of ASD based upon criteria set forth in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). A medical diagnosis of ASD does not automatically mean a child with meet the educational criteria, and vice versa.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Regional Inclusive Services Teams

• Region 1 Eastern Oregon (Intermountain ESD)
  
• Region 2 Central Oregon (High Desert ESD)
  
• Region 3 Southern Oregon (Southern Oregon ESD)
  
• Region 4 Cascade (Linn Benton Lincoln ESD)
  
• Region 4 Cascade (South Coast ESD)
• Region 5 Willamette (Willamette ESD)
  
• Region 6 Columbia (Portland Public Schools)
  
• Region 7 Lane (Lane ESD)
• Region 8 Northwest (Northwest ESD)
  

Resources

• OAR 581-015-2130
• OAR 581-015-2000
• General Health Appraisal - Hearing
• Hearing Screening Guidelines
• Hearing Screening Checklist Interview
• General Health Appraisal - Vision
• Vision Screening Guidelines
• Vision Screening Checklist Interview
• Distance-Based ASD Evaluation FAQ 10-7-2020
  

• ASD OAR Training Module
• ASD OAR Training PowerPoint
• ASD Training Packet
  
• ASD Crosswalk
  
• ASD TAP ODE Approved 1-29-19
  
• TSPC Specialization
  
• Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder
• National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH) 
• Autism: Center for Disease Control (CDC) 
• The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder Evidence Based Practices
• National Autism Center
• The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autism Internet Modules (AIM)
• Autism Speaks: Video Glossary
  

Oregon Department of Education Disclaimer: The projects below have been developed in whole or in part with contract funds from the Oregon Department of Education, Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities. This funding does not necessarily constitute or imply endorsement by the Oregon Department of Education.

• OrPATS
  • Oregon Regional Autism Model Training Sites (ORPATS)
  • OrPATS Scheduled Workshops
  • STAR Autism Support

Contact:

Georgeann Harty