ASD

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How can I find out about activities available for my child in my area?

The Autism Family & Provider Resource Team can help! For a list of activities and services throughout the state for you and your family, please contact them at 505-272-1852 or toll free at 1-800-270-1861, or email them at AutismPrograms@salud.unm.edu. The New Mexico Autism Society offer community activities for teenagers, adults with ASD, and their families.For more information about The New Mexico Autism Society call (505) 332-0306. At your child’s IEP, you can ask to discuss the possibility of extended school year services and the IEP team will make this determination. Your child’s teacher will need to take data prior to […]

I am Special Education teacher with student who has autism. How can I learn more about autism or how to best support the student?

The Autism Programs at UNM/CDD offers autism specific school related services including trainings, consultation and conferences including the Summer Institute and the Preschool Institute for school personnel. For more information about School based services, call (505) 272-1852 or (800) 270-1861. The Autism Programs at the CDD offers a variety of training throughout the state of New Mexico. The training team is composed of experts in the field of autism. Every year, the training team focuses on a specific region in the state. For the training calendar, go to The Autism Programs Website or call (800) 270-1861 or (505)2 72-5304.