During the two year involvement with selected states, the Center will offer the following:

• Strategic planning with key stakeholders in the state
• Technical assistance visits to support implementation of evidence based practices; to provide on-site consultation to state and model sites; and to measure child, family, and practitioner outcomes
  • 2-3 visits in Year 1
  • 2 visits in Year 2
• Professional development/training for state autism training team
  • On-line course on basics of ASD and the foundations of intervention
  • Intensive 5 day summer training in Year 1
  • Support for intensive state training in Year 2
• Resources to extend training, TA, and support for model sites and autism training team
  • Evidence-based practice briefs and modules
  • Listserv membership
  • Monthly discussion forums
  • Management of Foundations of ASD online course
• Evaluation and data collection to assess use of project resources, professional development and technical assistance, evidence based practices, as well as child, family, and practitioner outcomes
• Activities will be tailored to each state's individual needs.

• Participation in development of state interagency professional development plan
• Resources and infrastructure for professional development and technical assistance
• Identification of a lead person to serve as a liaison to the Center
• Willingness to cost share
• Commitment to collaborate with Center to increase capacity to implement evidence-based practices for children with ASD and their families