Interdisciplinary Intervention for Children and Families with Autism Spectrum Disorders An Innovative Model

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Interdisciplinary Intervention for Children and
Families with Autism Spectrum Disorders An
Innovative Model
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Outline

• Introductions
• Formation of the Autism Collaborative Center
  (ACC)
• Vision for the ACC
• Interdisciplinary examples and lessons learned
• Questions and Answers

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Our Mission

• In collaboration with families and community
  stakeholders, we will provide accessible, high
  quality assessment, intervention and referral
  services across the life-span to enable persons
  with Autism Spectrum Disorders to achieve their
  maximum potential.  This collaborative is founded
  on the values of respect, hope, excellence in
  teaching and learning, and social justice in the
  community.

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Our Vision

• Offering support and accessible services to
  families living with ASD
• Inspiring excellence through interdisciplinary
  teaching and learning
• Pioneering new research into ASD interventions
  that work to improve lives
• Meeting needs and making connections across the
  full spectrum of our community

• SERVICE
• EDUCATION
• RESEARCH
• COMMUNITY

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Innovative Approach Integrated
Multidisciplinary Model

• 1. Serving Families
• 2. Educating Students
• 3. Evidence-based Research
• 4. Community Support

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Multidisciplinary Focus
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Feeding Team

• Disciplines involved
• The needs of the family
• Approach/approaches to treating the need(s)
• Challenges or barriers to treating the need(s)

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Behavioral Team

• Disciplines involved
• The needs of the family
• Approach/approaches to treating the need(s)
• Challenges or barriers to treating the need(s)

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Movement, Play and Groove (MPG)

• Disciplines involved
• The needs of the family
• Approach/approaches to treating the need(s)
• Challenges or barriers to treating the need(s)

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Social Skills Groups

• Disciplines involved
• The needs of the family
• Approach/approaches to treating the need(s)
• Challenges or barriers to treating the need(s)

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Contact Information

• 734-485-2890
• autismcenter_at_emich.edu
• www.accemu.org