Due to the relatively low incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), schools sometimes struggle to find qualified, knowledgeable staff to provide evaluation and program planning and implementation for these children. The large geographic area of our state, coupled with its sparse population, has compounded this challenge. In response to this need, it is recommended that the Nebraska Department of Education, Special Populations Office develop four (5) regional service teams to provide direct assistance to local school districts in the areas of assessment, program planning and program implementation for children with ASD.

School districts may contact the Regional Coordinator in their region for consultation in planning for appropriate assessment and verification of ASD, for identifying appropriate goals for Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and for selecting and implementing appropriate strategies and interventions for the student.

The WONDERFUL West Region of the NE ASD Network is comprised of 25,000 square miles!  The region is basically from Valentine down to just west of North Platte and everything else to the west in Nebraska.  

For more information about Autism in the state of Nebraska, please copy and search for the following link:  http://www.unl.edu/asdnetwork/.    

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