The Vermont State Legislature passed a bill in spring of 2007 requiring the Agency of Human Services and the Department of Education to develop a plan to provide services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders in their schools, homes and communities. Committees of key stakeholders have been formed to help craft this plan.

Meetings Schedule

• Vermont Autism Planning Steering Committee - Upcoming Meetings

• April 16th, 2008, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Conference Room 1C, Weeks Building, State Office Complex, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury
• May 1st, 2008, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm , Room 266, Asa Bloomer State Office Building, Rutland
• May 13th, 2008, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Room 100, Stanley Hall, State Office Complex, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury
• May 27th, 2008, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Maple Leaf Conference Room, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph

Contact Person

• Clare McFadden, Autism Specialist,
  Phone: (802) 241-2863,
  E-mail: Clare.McFadden@ahs.state.vt.us

• Renita Marshall, Administrative Assistant
  Phone: (802) 241-4595
  E-mail: Renita.Marshall@ahs.state.vt.us

Reports

• Working Autism Plan (June 2008)

• Report to the Legislature to Address Services for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (January 2008)
  
• Autism Report to Legislature WWW Links to Relevant Documents
  
• Sub-Committee Reports to the Steering Committee

• Goals and Projections Report (November 2007)
• Short Report to Steering Committee From Best Practice Committee (November 2007)
• Profile Committee Report (November 2007)
  Current State of Services and Supports in Vermont for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families-Report of the Vermont Act 35 Autism Plan Profile Committee to the Steering Committee
• Public Education Committee Report (November 2007)
• Outreach, Education, and Workforce Development Committee Report (November 2007)

• Summary of Themes/Issues from Public Comments on Vermont Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Summary of Themes/Issues from Public Comments on Vermont Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Survey Results-Possible Priorities for Autism Plan for Services-Summary All Roles

• Comments from Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Responses from the Focus Forum for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Survey Monkey Results
  A breakdown of responses from the survey monkey completed by parents, individuals with autism spectrum disorder and professionals.

• Results of Survey Monkey Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (October 19, 2007–November 3, 2007)

• Autism Support in Vermont
  A description of eligibility, funding sources, numbers of individuals receiving services, estimated current and project costs.

• Autism Supports in Vermont

• Proposal for Regional Autism Centers
  A draft proposal for creating regional autism centers across the state of Vermont.

• Proposal for Regional Autism Centers (August 4, 2006)