Introduction to Autism and Evidence-Based Practice Online Tutorial
	About the Tutorial This tutorial was developed to provide a brief overview of evidence-based practice for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This tutorial is for parents, teachers, and other service providers to help in navigating current autism research and which interventions are currently considered effective. The information contained in this tutorial is not intended to replace medical or professional advice of any kind. You are encouraged to consult with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or other autism professional to discuss issues specific to your situation. About the Tutorial Developer I’m Nicole Caldwell, and I developed this online tutorial. This is my seventh year teaching students with Autism, and I have worked with students from preschool through 12th grade in a variety of settings, from Applied Behavior Analysis clinics, home-based ABA early intervention programs, inclusive preschools, a public school resource classroom, and private schools. I currently conduct home-based ABA intervention programs and serve as an Autism Consultant to a private school, where I have worked for approximately 5 years. I am also working on a PhD in Educational Psychology with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have taught and provided teaching assistance for a variety of college courses with topics including classroom management for students with disabilities, autism across the lifespan, educational programming for students with autism, and assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have also been developing online resources for Autism since 2006 through PositivelyAutism.com and since 2010 through the Daily Autism Freebie. If you have any questions or problems with this tutorial, please feel free to e-mail me at Nicole@PositivelyAutism.com and put “Autism EBP Tutorial” in the subject line of the e-mail. Thank you! Check out more of our Autism resources by visiting PositivelyAutism.com