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BROWNWOOD ISD

District of Choice

Autism

The Autism Support Team works with teachers, paraprofessionals, students with autism, parents, the community, and anyone whose life is touched by someone with autism.

Our mission:

  • Inspire a world of inclusion
  • Support a district full of empathy and competency
  • Develop and maintain successful learning environments
  • Motivate and support students with autism to reach their full potential
  • Educate the student body about autism
  • Provide resources for parents and the community. 

Autism Spectrum Disorder Info

Information on ASD

Reinforcer Sheet

This sheet helps identify what motivates your child. Using this sheet, we can utilize those items as positive reinforcers to help your child make positive choices. Just like money motivates us at work, you'd be surprised what your child will work for!

List of Reinforcers

This will also give an idea of what your child will work for, as well as give you ideas on things your child might like that is different than the usual motivators.

 

Resources

National Autism Association

Verified information, resources, research, and more for ASD.

A Parent's Guide to Autism

Autism speaks is an accredited charity that provides resources to everyone that has a relation to someone with autism. Teachers, parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, neighbors: you name it.

Center for Life Resources

Local resource for Autism services within the community.

Dr. Doreen

Dr. Doreen has years of experience and is a leading expert in the field of autism. There are endless videos on YouTube and her personal website of Q&A's between herself and parents. 

Parent liaison: Sheila Senkirik
sheila.senkirik@brownwoodisd.org
325-643-5644 ext. 1125
Facebook

Brownwood ISD Autism Service Support

  • Educational videos
  • Parent Meeting Reminders
  • Pictures of Events
  • Tools for your toolbox
  • Connect with parents in our community
  • Get to know the staff working with your family

A yellow microphone icon with sound wave graphics on a white background.​​​​​​​

Podcasts

The Autism Show: Episode 1

The very first episode of a very successful podcast, The Autism Show, that interviews parents in the autism community. Inspiring, uplifting, relatable: the perfect virtual parent support. 

Autism Speaks: Entire website of podcasts

The autism speaks website is full of caregiver podcasts for support and ideas.

Web Resources
Visuals, interactive activities, and more!

CUTE ideas and resources for engaging students with autism.

Paraprofessional Information

Paraprofessionals! Autism Speaks provides strategies in assisting students with autism in the school setting.

National Education Association

K-12 educators can use this website to strengthen their knowledge and skills in working with students with autism.  

Autism Classroom

Teachers! Autism classroom is a website with many resources for teachers to utilize in setting up their learning environment to support students with autism.

TSLAT

TSLAT website provides various trainings and videos for handling behavior, autism in the general education setting, classroom management, and much more! 

Podcasts
Autism Weekly

Autism Weekly Podcast

Stay up to date on current news, research, and inclusion.

Visual Schedules: Autism Resources

by Christine Reeve

Autism Spectrum Teacher: TONS of podcasts and resources for the function of the classroom whether sped or general education.

 

  • The Autism Support Team works with teachers, paraprofessionals, students with autism, parents, the community, and anyone whose life is touched by someone with autism.

    Our mission:

    • Inspire a world of inclusion
    • Support a district full of empathy and competency
    • Develop and maintain successful learning environments
    • Motivate and support students with autism to reach their full potential
    • Educate the student body about autism
    • Provide resources for parents and the community. 
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Info

    Information on ASD

    Reinforcer Sheet

    This sheet helps identify what motivates your child. Using this sheet, we can utilize those items as positive reinforcers to help your child make positive choices. Just like money motivates us at work, you'd be surprised what your child will work for!

    List of Reinforcers

    This will also give an idea of what your child will work for, as well as give you ideas on things your child might like that is different than the usual motivators.

     

    Resources

    National Autism Association

    Verified information, resources, research, and more for ASD.

    A Parent's Guide to Autism

    Autism speaks is an accredited charity that provides resources to everyone that has a relation to someone with autism. Teachers, parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, neighbors: you name it.

    Center for Life Resources

    Local resource for Autism services within the community.

    Dr. Doreen

    Dr. Doreen has years of experience and is a leading expert in the field of autism. There are endless videos on YouTube and her personal website of Q&A's between herself and parents. 

    Parent liaison: Sheila Senkirik
    sheila.senkirik@brownwoodisd.org
    325-643-5644 ext. 1125
    Facebook

    Brownwood ISD Autism Service Support

    • Educational videos
    • Parent Meeting Reminders
    • Pictures of Events
    • Tools for your toolbox
    • Connect with parents in our community
    • Get to know the staff working with your family

    A yellow microphone icon with sound wave graphics on a white background.​​​​​​​

    Podcasts

    The Autism Show: Episode 1

    The very first episode of a very successful podcast, The Autism Show, that interviews parents in the autism community. Inspiring, uplifting, relatable: the perfect virtual parent support. 

    Autism Speaks: Entire website of podcasts

    The autism speaks website is full of caregiver podcasts for support and ideas.

  • Web Resources
    Visuals, interactive activities, and more!

    CUTE ideas and resources for engaging students with autism.

    Paraprofessional Information

    Paraprofessionals! Autism Speaks provides strategies in assisting students with autism in the school setting.

    National Education Association

    K-12 educators can use this website to strengthen their knowledge and skills in working with students with autism.  

    Autism Classroom

    Teachers! Autism classroom is a website with many resources for teachers to utilize in setting up their learning environment to support students with autism.

    TSLAT

    TSLAT website provides various trainings and videos for handling behavior, autism in the general education setting, classroom management, and much more! 

    Podcasts
    Autism Weekly

    Autism Weekly Podcast

    Stay up to date on current news, research, and inclusion.

    Visual Schedules: Autism Resources

    by Christine Reeve

    Autism Spectrum Teacher: TONS of podcasts and resources for the function of the classroom whether sped or general education.