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“…bringing research based treatments into the lives of individuals with autism.” Dr. Fred Volkmar Director of the Yale Child Study Center
“…bringing research based treatments into the lives of individuals with autism.”
Dr. Fred VolkmarDirector of the Yale Child Study Center
“Leveraging Technology to Meet the Growing Demand for Autism Services”
Jamie PagliaroCo-Creator & EVP of Rethink Autism, Inc.
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U.S Department of Education (2010)
Child Count in 1999-2000 Child Count in 2008-2009
Age 3-5 631 1,389Age 6-11 2,408 5,974
Age 12-17 1,338 5,028Age 18-21 329 961Age 6-21 4,075 11,963Age 3-21 4,706 13,352
IDEA Part B - Children with Autism in Michiganfor 1999-2000 and 2008-2009(Child Count by Age Group)
~3x
What the research is telling us…
National Research CouncilCurriculum 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)
What the research is telling us…
NationalEstablished 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
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.
The Challenges faced by Schools & Service Providers…1. How to standardize the delivery of research-based
educational services for all children with autism?
2. How to provide training & support across multiple staff, families and geographic locations?
3. How to cost-effectively manage the increased demand for autism services?
The Costs…
Out-of-district placements $60,000-$120,000 per year Once students leave, they rarely come back
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?
The Costs…
Staff burnout The “hidden” costs of turnover Recruiting, training, increased supervision
Who We Are…
MissionTo make research-based educational treatment
tools accessible, affordable and easy-to-usefor parents and professionals.
Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA-D, Chair Rethink Autism - Senior Clinical Advisor
Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. Organization for Autism Research
Patricia Wright, Ph.D. Easter Seals, National Autism Director
Michael Alessandri, Ph.D. Director, University of Miami - CARD
Bill Jenson, Ph.D. Professor, University of Utah
Fred Volkmar, M.D. Director, Yale Child Study Center
Catherine Lord, Ph.D. Cornell Medical Center
Louis Vismara, M.D. Co-Founder, M.I.N.D. Institute, UC-Davis
Maurice Feldman, Ph.D., BCBA-D Professor, Brock University
Nicolette Bainbridge Brigham, Ph.D. Director at TRIAD, Vanderbilt University
Scientific Advisory Board
• 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
Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform
Example MI Partners Michigan Autism Alliance: Health Insurance Bill
ConsumerLink Networt: 500+ children in Wayne Co.
Henry Ford Health Center: Parent Training Model
Statewide Autism Resources & Training Center: Pilot
Detroit Public Schools: Pilot
• Key Components Comprehensive curriculum
Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform
• Key Components Comprehensive curriculum Individualized assessment tool
Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform
• Key Components Comprehensive curriculum Individualized assessment tool Behavior intervention planning
Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform
• Key Components Comprehensive curriculum Individualized assessment tool Behavior intervention planning Staff & parent training modules
Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform
• Key Components Comprehensive curriculum Individualized assessment tool Behavior intervention planning Staff & parent training modules Data tracking & progress reporting
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
Web-based EducationalTreatment Platform
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
Comprehensive Video-Based Autism Curriculum
Point of diagnosis through adolescence Covers the full spectrum Benefits children with other disabilities
Based on INDIVIDUALIZED needs!
Comprehensive Video-Based Autism Curriculum
WINNER of the 2011 Education Innovation SummitBest in Class Curriculum Award
WINNER of the 2011 CODiE AwardBest Instructional Solution for Special Needs Students
WINNER of the 2011 Interactive Media AwardBest in Class EducationBest in Class Healthcare
Comprehensive Video-Based Autism Curriculum
The FIRST & ONLY Autism Curriculum aligned with the
Common Core State Standards
(www.corestandards.org)
Staff Performance GeneralizationSample in Public School – Western U.S.
(Cardinal & Jenson, 2011)
Student Skill AcquisitionSample in Public School – Western U.S.
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BaselineOverall Average Performance
(Cardinal & Jenson, 2011)
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'BrienSelf-contained Teacher
What users are saying…
“We could not be more pleased with the rethink autism program and the quality of customer care service. As the sole curriculum or as a supplementary resource, rethink autism is well worth the cost!”
Dr. Steven G. CaponegroDirector of Special Services
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 PerisonBehavior Intervention Specialist
