The FSU CARD-Teacher Collaboration is offered for school personnel seeking information and strategies to support students with Autism

Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in their classroom.

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CARD-Teacher Collaborations are tailored to the needs of the school professional and students. Collaboration begins with an initial meeting to determine possible goals, intensity, and duration of the collaboration. An initial classroom observation by a CARD consultant may be beneficial. The teacher and CARD consultant will collaborate to develop strategies that support students. The teacher will implement the strategies and meet with the CARD consultant to discuss efficacy and adjustments needed. The CARD consultant is available to visit the classroom as strategies are implemented and coach the teacher through possible modifications.

Possible goals may include: § Support positive behavior § Improve communication § Expand students’ roles § Foster independence § Enhance social communication skills § Accelerate progress with academic activities § Facilitate peer interactions

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§ Advance play skills § Ease transitions § Promote inclusion

CARD will provide documentation of time spent in the collaboration for teachers who wish to work with their district representative to obtain teacher educational credits, continuing education credit, or in-service credit.

The Florida State University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FSU CARD) is a state- funded project serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Disabilities as defined by Florida Statute. CARD services are available free of charge to clients and families as well as to schools and community agencies that serve our clients. CARD offers professional trainings and provides current information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In addition, CARD offers consultations and coaching opportunities to help develop strategies to support an individual at home, school, or in the community.

FSU CARD CENTERS Tallahassee Edgewater Office Park, Building A2312 Killearn Center Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32309850.644.4367 toll-free: 800.769.7926 fax: 850.644.3644

Panama City 2611-A West 23rd St Panama City, FL 32405 850.215.4330 toll-free: 800.863.0138 fax: 850.215.4337

www.FSUcard.com autism@med.fsu.edu

To request a CARD school consultation, please contact the CARD consultant for your school. If you are uncertain of the consultant assigned to your school, call (850) 644-4367.

Pensacola 5190 Bayou Blvd Seton Medical Office Park, Bldg 2 Pensacola, FL 32503 850.416.4495 fax: 850.416.6111

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