Individual Strengths and Skills Inventory

Download the Global Intervention Plan: Guide to Establishing Priorities

Dowlnoad the Specific Intervention Plan and the ABC-Iceberg

Download the Ziggurat Worksheet

Download the CAPS

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Download the V-CAPS

New Autism Prevalence Rates

The 2010 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study is now out. The new estimated prevalence of ASD is 1:110. The ratio of boys to girls is approximately 4.5 to 1. Click here to download the brief report. Click here to download the full study.

A 2009 study published in Pediatrics revealed a new estimate of autism prevalence. Based on a survey of parents, the new prevalence rate is 1 in 91. Click here to read the full study.

DSM V Proposed Revisions to the Definition of Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is undergoing revision. The draft revisions are posted on the web and you can read them here.

Autism Speaks Releases their Top 10 List of Autism Research Achievements of 2009

Each year, Autism Speaks compiles a list of the top research achievements. Click here to read more about the top research achievements of 2009.

The Ziggurat Model wins the 2008 Autism Society of America's National Award for Literary Work of the Year

NEW! Expanded Revision of Ziggurat Book Released.

The book includes the newest version of the forms (available for download) and a special section on Integration of Ziggurat and CAPS (written by Myles and Henry).

How Are You Zigging?

The Ziggurat Model is being used by parents and professionals all around the world. The model has been adopted at both the state-wide and district-wide levels. Universities have incorporated it into preservice training and parents are using the model in the home environment. Learn how others are using the Ziggurat Model.

Click here to see how others are Zigging and to download the program from the 2008 NATTAP Conference

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a clinical report with guidelines for identification of children with autism spectrum disorders (Johnson, Myers, & Council on Children with Disabilities, 2007). The article stresses the importance of early intervention and contains recommendations to conduct surveillance for ASDs at every well-child visit and to formally screen at 18 and 24 months or at any point a parent raises concern. When multiple risk factors are present, it is recommended that the physician avoid adopting a "wait-and-see" approach (p. 1206). The report discusses the importance of a team evaluation conducted by specialists in ASDs.

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Johnson, C.P., Myers, S.M., & the Council on Children With Disabilities (2007). Identification and evaluation of children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics, 120(5), 1183-1215.

New Website Feature: Learn How Parents and Professionals are Using the Ziggurat Model and Tell us How You are "Zigging"

The Ziggurat Model is being used by parents and professionals all around the world. The model has been adopted at both the state-wide and district-wide levels. Universities have incorporated it into preservice training and parents are using the model in the home environment. We like to know how people are using and implementing the Ziggurat Model. Click here to learn more about how the model is being used.

Listen to an interview with Drs. Aspy and Grossman.

Lee Stickle, Co-Director of the Kansas Instructional Support Network, recently interviewed Drs. Aspy and Grossman about the Ziggurat Model. Click here to listen to the podcast.

Read our article on the CAPS and Ziggurat Models published in the ASA Advocate

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Myles, B.S., Henry, S.A., Coffin, A.B., Grossman, B.G., & Aspy, R. (2007). The CAPS & ziggurat models: Planning a comprehensive program for students with autism spectrum disorders using evidence-based practices. Autism Advocate, 48(3), 16-20.

Read our article on assessment published in the ASA Advocate.

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Aspy, R., & Grossman, B.G. (2007). Assessing autism spectrum disorders: Guidelines for parents and educators. Autism Advocate, 48(3), 11-14.

Read our article on comprehensive planning using the Ziggurat and CAPS Models published in the journal: Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities.

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Myles, B.S., Grossman, B.G., Aspy, R., Henry, S., & Coffin, A.B. (2007). Planning a Comprehensive Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Evidence-Based Practices. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 42(4), 398-409.