Autism
Overview
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.
Parent Resources
File Library
Parent liaison: Sheila Senkirik
sheila.senkirik@brownwoodisd.org 325-643-5644 ext. 1125
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
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.
Resources
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National Autism Association
Verified information, resources, research, and more for ASD.
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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.
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Center for Life Resources
Local resource for Autism services within the community.
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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.
Teacher/Paraprofessional Resources
Web Resources
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Visuals, interactive activities, and more!
CUTE ideas and resources for engaging students with autism.
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Paraprofessional Information
Paraprofessionals! Autism Speaks provides strategies in assisting students with autism in the school setting.
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National Education Association
K-12 educators can use this website to strengthen their knowledge and skills in working with students with autism.
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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.
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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
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.