The Autism Curriculum Encyclopedia®: A Web-based

Prescription for Autism Education

Renee Mansfield, M.A., BCBA; Chata Dickson, Ph.D., BCBA-D;

Meca Andrade, M.S., BCBA; Utah Nickel, M.S., BCBA;

Theresa Cerrone, M.S., BCBA; Courtney McKallagat B.S.

Jim Santiago, CIO

New England Center for Children

• NECC programs serve more than 400 students primarily between the ages of 18 months and 22 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• NECC provides graduate training programs through Simmons College, Northeastern University, Western New England College.

• NECC faculty have made more than 1,073 conference presentations and have published over 200 research articles in peer-reviewed academic journals.

Number of Cases of Autism (1992-2008, ages 6-22)

Data from fightingautism.org

Challenges for Special Education Administrators

• Finding and retaining specialized staff

• Staff training and supervision

• Accessing autism-specific curriculum

• Tracking data and reporting outcomes

The Autism Curriculum Encyclopedia® (ACE®) is a web-based toolkit providing special educators with an evidenced based program to effectively assess, teach, and evaluate individuals with autism

The ACE®

ASSESS– Identify Key Factors for Individual Success

TEACH– Build Independence Across the Life Span

EVALUATE– Document Success Every Day

Core Skills Assessment

ACE® Curriculum

• Detailed lesson plan

• Data sheet• Related Materials (worksheets, pictures, line

drawings)

• Comments Sections (reference list, remediation suggestions)

• Video demonstration

Viewing CurriculumView

Teachers are provided default curriculum information, video clips, data sheets, and associated materials. They may also customize many features of the teaching methods for an individual student

Student Progress

Washing Hands

Pointing to objects

Student Progress

Answering Social Questions

Responding to Name

Research to Practice

NECC Research

ACE® Curriculum

ACE® Data