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Welcome to texasautism.com
The Ziggurat Group is dedicated to helping children and families to improve their lives. We offer psychological and assessment services and emphasize practical solutions. We believe that families and schools are keys to healthy development.
The Ziggurat Group is a private practice located in Plano, Texas.
Drs. Aspy and Grossman are licensed psychologists and authors.
We work with a team of professionals from a variety of fields in order to provide higher quality assessment and intervention services. Drs. Aspy and Grossman and their colleagues specialize in assessment and intervention of autism spectrum disorder.
The name "Ziggurat" came from the title of Drs. Aspy and Grossman's book - The Ziggurat Model.
We hope that you enjoy learning more about autism, The Ziggurat Model, and services provided by the Ziggurat Group
Regards,
Ruth Aspy, Ph.D. & Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D.
Click here to see the new book releases at AAPC.
The Ziggurat Model wins the Autism Society of America's National Award for Literary Work of the Year in Education
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently 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.
Click on here or on image to download the article.
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 recent 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 recent article on assessment published in the ASA Advocate.
Click on here or on image to download the article.
Aspy, R., & Grossman, B.G. (2007). Assessing autism spectrum disorders: Guidelines for parents and educators. Autism Advocate, 48(3), 11-14.
Read our recent article on comprehensive planning using the Ziggurat and CAPS Models published in the journal: Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities.
Click on here or on image to download the article
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.
The textbook edition of the Ziggurat Model is now available!
The textbook has features such as learner objectives and vocabulary words.
Read chapter excerpts and view table of contents here
