Power Point 

Evidence-Based Practices for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 

This presentation introduces educators and clinicians to the 28 research-validated interventions identified by the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Each practice—such as Antecedent-Based Intervention, Naturalistic Intervention, Functional Communication Training, and Visual Supports—is defined with links to AFIRM learning modules and guidance on relevant developmental domains. The presentation promotes hands-on facilitator activities and encourages practitioners to select, teach, and monitor interventions suited to young children with ASD. Emphasizing family collaboration, structured learning environments, and data-informed strategies, it provides a foundation for designing effective, individualized supports that foster communication, play, and social engagement in early childhood settings.

Case Study: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ayana is a 24-month-old girl showing early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Follow Ayana and her family as they take part in screening, assessment, IFSP Planning, and Intervention.

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Learning Activities

Video Library

The video library is a compilation of almost 500 videos that may be used in early childhood intervention pre-service courses or in-service training. Each video contains the following relevant information:

• Title with a description
• Link to video
• Suggested citation
• Length of the video
• EI/ECSE standard
• DEC Recommended Practice

·         Association for Science in Autism Treatment

·         Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM)

·         Autism Research Institute

·         Autism Speaks

·         Autism Spectrum Disorder (CDC)

·         Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning: Resources: Practical Strategies for Teachers/Caregivers

·         Healthy Children: Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children

·         Illinois Early Intervention: Autism

·         Illinois Early Learning Project: Podcasts: Supporting ASD

·         KidsHealth: Autism Spectrum Disorder

·         National Institute of Mental Health: Autism Spectrum Disorder

·         Sesame Street in Communities: Autism

·         Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

·         The Autism Project

·         The Autism Navigator

·         The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder