Autism Center for Excellence, Inc.               

Provides support to the Public School Setting

More and more school districts and not-for-profit organizations are realizing the importance of assessing current services provided for students with autism.  As the number of students with autism entering the public school systems continually rises (currently 1 in 150 children born today will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder), schools are faced with how to best meet the needs of the individual students, as well as support the staff providing services for these students.  One of the most important goals of special education is to keep the student in the least restrictive environment, while providing appropriate services to help the child develop to their fullest potential.  The Autism Center for excellence (ACE) at Giant Steps Illinois is pleased to develop a district specific program to help meet the needs of your staff and students.  We are able to provide the following services to assist your district in all areas of consultation for your programs that service students with autism spectrum disorders.

-Training on specific autism topics -can be for large or small group, or can be provided to individuals. 

- Consultation for specific student concerns, development of student profile (information pertaining to a specific student, including ideas and/or action plans to support program for that student, including identification of who will be responsible for each aspect of the profile).

-Training/consultation for specific or individual staff members in therapeutic roles.

-Audit communication systems, data reporting, develop forms for reporting information, implement systems for consistent reporting and for the sharing of information among pertinent staff members. 

-Provide visual supports, schedules, training in how to make and/or utilize support systems.

-communication systems and the need for consistency

-Behavioral management strategies

-Attend meetings where additional information could be helpful

                -Provide written reporting and documentation of all services provided.                  

Consultation services available...call for specific information: at 630-455-5730.