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Parent Organizations and Resources
WSPEI:
Funded through a DPI discretionary grant – WPSEI CESA
coordinators (parents who have children with disabilities and
work at the CESA) are available to provide technical assistance
and information to parents in their CESA area free of charge.
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/parent.html
Parent
to Parent: Matches parents to other
parents with similar needs.
http://www.p2pwi.org/
WI
FACETS:
Wisconsin FACETS is Wisconsin’s Parent Training and Information
Center – FACETS Parent Leaders (parents who have children with
disabilities) provide support for undeserved parents/families in
the community.
http://www.wifacets.org/
Wisconsin
Family Ties:
A statewide organization that supports students with mental
health care needs.
http://www.wifamilyties.org/
Autism
Society of Wisconsin:
Links to regional chapters and statewide information,
conferences, information.
http://www.asw4autism.org/
Regional
Centers
– Wisconsin’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHS)
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) has
five regional centers to assist families with resources for
their children.
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/children/resourcecenters/index.htm
Finding
Your Way – A publication through
the Waisman Center and (CYSHCN) – this guide is a highly
acclaimed resource for families.
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/cedd/pdfs/FindingYourWay.pdf
Wisconsin
PTA:
Wisconsin’s Parent-Teacher Association web site.
www.wisconsinpta.org
Communication
Options for Families:
A one page summary of parents’ educational options when they
have questions or disagree with decisions of schools.
SPED
in Plain Language and
Introduction to Special Education:
Two fantastic resources for parents. http://www.specialed.us/pl-07/pl07-printinstruct.html
and
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/pdf/intro-se.pdf
You can also access SPED in Plain Language and Intro to SPED as
pdf’s in Spanish/English at
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/hmparents.html
Print versions of these and other great parent friendly
resources can be ordered through the following link (for a fee):
http://www.wispdg.org/pl/Revised_Parent_Leadership_Hub_Order_Form-9-08.pdf
DPI Mediation and Facilitated IEP:
One of the dispute resolutions available for parents (along with
complaints and due process) that emphasizes communication
between families/schools to focus on the student. DPI has been
recognized nationally for the high parent/school satisfaction
rate with our mediation system. http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/wsems.html
Wisconsin Statewide
Transition Initiative
(WSTI): A site full of transition related resources.
http://www.wsti.org/
PBIS and RTI Links
(Positive Behavior Supports and
Interventions / Response to Intervention)
Wisconsin PBIS Network:
www.wisconsinpbisnetwork.org
National Technical Assistance Center on PBIS:
www.pbistacenter.ning.com/forum/topics/autism-and-pbis
Wisconsin RTI Center:
http://www.wisconsinrticenter.org/
DPI/DHS Links
DPI Community Learning & Partnerships Team:
www.dpi.wi.gov/fscp/index.html
DPI Bulletin Page: Great technical
information from DPI on subjects ranging from transition, early
childhood, use of paraprofessionals, writing IEPs, and behavior
management (BIP and FBA).
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/bulindex.html
SPED index: An A-Z index of
information from DPI.
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/bulindex.html
Seclusion and Restraint:
Recommended information staff/administrators access if
seclusion/restraint is used.
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/sbseclusion.html
DPI Autism Page:
Autism related information and training registration. Also has
link to course credit for current autism trainings.
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/autism.html
DHS Medicaid Waiver and Consultants Availability to be in
Schools: This information
outlines the parameters of how Medicaid funded home services can
be provided in public school settings.
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/waivermanual/app_e_docs/CLTSSchoolPolicy.pdf
DHS Autism Related Policies:
Other policies from DHS about the CLTS Autism Medicaid Waiver
program.
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/waivermanual/app_e.htm
Other Free Autism Related Resources – Links
IDEA Partnership's Collaborative Work on Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD):
A site
dedicated to improving outcomes for students and youth with
disabilities by joining state agencies and stakeholders through
shared work and learning. There are some great autism related
resources on this site.
www.Ideapartnership.org
Autism Internet Modules: Sign up for free
to access modules on evidence based practices for students with
autism.
http://www.autisminternetmodules.org/
Free Autism Class:
Sign up for a free (no credit) class on autism through Waisman
and the National Professional Development Center on Autism
Spectrum Disorders.
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/cedd/autismpdc/foundation.php
National Autism Center:
Just released a report on evidence based practices. Sign up to
see the report.
http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/nsp/reports.php
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum
Disorders.
http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu
Regional Center Brochures on Autism Resources by Location
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Resources—State:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/P0/P00294.pdf
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Resources - Northern:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/P0/P00294A.pdf
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Resources – Northeastern:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/P0/P00294B.pdf
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Resources – Southern:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/P0/P00294C.pdf
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Resources
– Southeastern:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/P0/P00294D.pdf
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Resources – Western:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/P0/P00294E.pdf
Michelle Garcia Winner: A speech/language
pathologist who has written several books that focus on social
language curriculum and skills.
www.SocialThinking.com
Paula Kluth:
A speech/language pathologist who has written several books on
inclusive practices for students with disabilities as well as
methodologies and perspectives on challenging behavior.
http://www.paulakluth.com
Wisconsin Assistive
Technology Initiative:
www.wati.org
Research
Buron, K.D., & Curtis, M. (2003) The
Incredible 5-Point Scale
Buron, K.D., & Curtis, M (2003) When
My Worries Get too Big!
Gray, C. (2000) The New Social Stories
TM Book
Myles, B.S., Trautman, M.L., Schelvan,
R. (2004) The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for
Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
Simpson, R. & Myles, B.S. (2003).
Asperger Syndrome. A Guide for Educators and Parents.
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