The Vermont Inter-agency Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Planning Advisory Committee has been created to advise the Agency of Human Services (AHS) and the Department of Education (DOE) on the Continued development and implementation of a plan for coordinated services designed to address the life-long needs of Vermonters with ASD and their families.  The committee will provide advice to the AHS and DOE regarding implementation of the plan and provide regular review and revision of the plan.  The committee consists of 16 members consisting of at least 50% being individuals with ASK or family members of individuals with ASD, and 50% being professionals involved in service delivery for people with ASD including representatives from education, community providers and professionals with expertise in ASD.

Meetings Schedule

• July 2009 to May 2010

Upcoming Meeting Agenda

• Please contact Claire McFadden for meeting agenda

Meeting Minutes

• March 18, 2009

• May 18, 2009

• June 15, 2009

Contact Information

• Clare McFadden, Autism Specialist, Division of Disability and Aging Services
  Phone: (802) 241-2863,
  E-mail: Clare.McFadden@ahs.state.vt.us

• Claire Bruno, Autism Consultant, Department of Education
  Phone: (802) 828-5116
  E-mail: Claire.bruno@state.vt.us

Members List (July 2009)

Reports

• Working Autism Plan (June 2008)

• Report to the Legislature to Address Services for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (January 2008)
  
• Autism Report to Legislature WWW Links to Relevant Documents
  
• Sub-Committee Reports to the Steering Committee

• Goals and Projections Report (November 2007)
• Short Report to Steering Committee From Best Practice Committee (November 2007)
• Profile Committee Report (November 2007)
  Current State of Services and Supports in Vermont for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families-Report of the Vermont Act 35 Autism Plan Profile Committee to the Steering Committee
• Public Education Committee Report (November 2007)
• Outreach, Education, and Workforce Development Committee Report (November 2007)

• Summary of Themes/Issues from Public Comments on Vermont Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Summary of Themes/Issues from Public Comments on Vermont Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Survey Results-Possible Priorities for Autism Plan for Services-Summary All Roles

• Comments from Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Responses from the Focus Forum for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Survey Monkey Results
  A breakdown of responses from the survey monkey completed by parents, individuals with autism spectrum disorder and professionals.

• Results of Survey Monkey Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (October 19, 2007–November 3, 2007)

• Autism Support in Vermont
  A description of eligibility, funding sources, numbers of individuals receiving services, estimated current and project costs.

• Autism Supports in Vermont

• Proposal for Regional Autism Centers
  A draft proposal for creating regional autism centers across the state of Vermont.

• Proposal for Regional Autism Centers (August 4, 2006)