New York City Department of Education for Autism

New York City – Department of Education for Autism

The purpose of the District 75 Office of Autism, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) & Pervasive Developmental Disabilities (PDD) is to:

1.  coordinate and unify professional development activities;

2.  serve as a resource to D75 programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD);

3.  support instructional programs of students with ASD via the provision of on-site coaching supports, with the areas of focus including:

o  assessment,

o  goal writing,

o  instructional methodologies,

o  challenging behaviors, and

o  motivation/reinforcement systems

4.  support infusion of ABA philosophy and implementation of behaviorally-based instructional methodologies (DTI, TEACCH, PECS), including systematic data collection;

5.  support staff in assessing students' behaviors (MAS or ABC) and conducting reinforcer assessments; and

6.  maintain linkages with consultants/university settings.

http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/District75/Departments/Autism/default.htm