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“…bringing research based treatments into the lives of individuals with autism.” Dr. Fred Volkmar

“…bringing research based treatments into the lives of individuals with autism.” Dr. Fred Volkmar Director of the Yale Child Study Center. “Leveraging Technology to Meet the Growing Demand for Autism Services” Jamie Pagliaro Co-Creator & EVP of Rethink Autism, Inc. March 2012 1 in 88.

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“…bringing research based treatments into the lives of individuals with autism.” Dr. Fred Volkmar

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  1. “…bringing research based treatments into the lives of individuals with autism.” Dr. Fred Volkmar Director of the Yale Child Study Center

  2. “Leveraging Technology to Meet the Growing Demand for Autism Services” Jamie Pagliaro Co-Creator & EVP of Rethink Autism, Inc.

  3. March 2012 1 in 88

  4. U.S Department of Education (2010)

  5. IDEA Part B - Children with Autism in Michigan for 1999-2000 and 2008-2009(Child Count by Age Group) ~3x

  6. What the research is telling us… • National Research Council • Curriculum Areas: • Functional communication • Social instruction • Play and leisure • Cognitive and academic skills • Challenging behavior • Generalization and maintenance *For more information see Educating Children with Autism (2001)

  7. What the research is telling us… • National • Established treatments – beneficial outcomes • 11 treatments identified • Majority developed in the behavioral literature (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis) • Examples: • Comprehensive behavioral treatment • Joint attention intervention • Antecedent interventions • *For more information go to www.nationalautismcenter.org

  8. Michigan State University: ASD-Michigan Project (2011) • Most educators did NOT use effective strategies regularly. • Many students do NOT have access to the curriculum offered other students. • Educators have low expectations for students with ASD. • One-third of the 194 Michigan teaching professionals responding said their students with ASD wouldn’t meet any grade-level achievement standards.

  9. The Challenges faced by Schools & Service Providers… How to standardize the delivery of research-based educational services for all children with autism? How to provide training & support across multiple staff, families and geographic locations? How to cost-effectively manage the increased demand for autism services?

  10. The Costs… • Out-of-district placements • $60,000-$120,000 per year • Once students leave, they rarely come back

  11. The Costs… • Costly related services & extra staff support • $40-$100 per hour • Layered into IEP’s with no plan to fade • Required to benefit from special education?

  12. The Costs… • Staff burnout • The “hidden” costs of turnover • Recruiting, training, increased supervision

  13. Who We Are… Mission To make research-based educational treatment tools accessible, affordable and easy-to-use for parents and professionals.

  14. Scientific Advisory Board

  15. Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform • Parents/Individuals • Nationwide • Worldwide – 26 countries • Professionals • 100’s of school districts nationwide, and virtual schools • Department of Defense – military base schools worldwide • Health Net - behavioral health subsidiary (MHN) • Medicaid coverage through waiver program in two states

  16. Example MI Partners • Michigan Autism Alliance: Health Insurance Bill • ConsumerLinkNetwort: 500+ children in Wayne Co. • Henry Ford Health Center: Parent Training Model • Statewide Autism Resources & Training Center: Pilot • Detroit Public Schools: Pilot

  17. Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform • Key Components • Comprehensive curriculum

  18. Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform • Key Components • Comprehensive curriculum • Individualized assessment tool

  19. Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform • Key Components • Comprehensive curriculum • Individualized assessment tool • Behavior intervention planning

  20. Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform • Key Components • Comprehensive curriculum • Individualized assessment tool • Behavior intervention planning • Staff & parent training modules

  21. Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform • Key Components • Comprehensive curriculum • Individualized assessment tool • Behavior intervention planning • Staff & parent training modules • Data tracking & progress reporting

  22. Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform • Key Components • Comprehensive curriculum • Individualized assessment tool • Behavior intervention planning • Staff & parent training modules • Data tracking & progress reporting • Ongoing professional support

  23. Comprehensive Video-Based Autism Curriculum • 1200+ video-based ABA* exercises • Research-based WITHOUT the jargon • Featuring children with autism • Provides the TOOLS to teach! *Applied Behavior Analysis

  24. Comprehensive Video-Based Autism Curriculum • Point of diagnosis through adolescence • Covers the full spectrum • Benefits children with other disabilities • Based on INDIVIDUALIZED needs!

  25. Comprehensive Video-Based Autism Curriculum WINNER of the 2011 Education Innovation Summit Best in Class Curriculum Award WINNER of the 2011 CODiE Award Best Instructional Solution for Special Needs Students WINNER of the 2011 Interactive Media Award Best in Class Education Best in Class Healthcare

  26. Comprehensive Video-Based Autism Curriculum The FIRST & ONLY Autism Curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards (www.corestandards.org)

  27. Staff Performance GeneralizationSample in Public School – Western U.S. (Cardinal & Jenson, 2011)

  28. Student Skill AcquisitionSample in Public School – Western U.S. (Cardinal & Jenson, 2011)

  29. What users are saying… “Since we met, we received our devices and the virtual curriculum. The other teacher as well as myself have been using it everyday since November 23rd... ...The program is beyond words, especially when one takes into account it centralizes and breaks it down, as no two communication styles are the same (as is the case in my classroom). Thank you for inquiring, we are happy with the program, just could have used this 5 years ago.” Christopher O'Brien Self-contained Teacher

  30. What users are saying… “We could not be more pleased with the rethink autism program and thequality of customer care service. As the sole curriculum or as a supplementary resource, rethink autism is well worth the cost!” Dr. Steven G. Caponegro Director of Special Services

  31. What users are saying… “Thanks Robin!  It was great to speak to you also!  I always get reenergized when I talk to your people!I love that!  Thanks for reaching out to me and to us-we love Rethink!!!!” Catherine Perison Behavior Intervention Specialist

  32. For More Information:www.rethinkautism.com • Contact: • Jamie Pagliarojamie@rethinkautism.com • 1-877-988-8871 ext. 205

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