DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER INITIATIVE HIGHLIGHTS JUNE 2005

August 08, 2005 DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER INITIATIVE HIGHLIGHTS JUNE 2005 The Department of Developmental Services (Department) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Initiative was created in response to the increasing numbers of persons diagnosed with ASD served by the Department. There are four stated goals of the initiative: POLICY: to establish and carry out comprehensive public policy on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ASD PRACTICE: to identify and promote best practices in assessment and diagnosis, treatment, education and training PARTNERS: to promote partnerships, both public and private, for research and practice INFORMATION: to provide current, updated information . . .