1. Autism Special Interest Group

2. Autism SIG Meeting AGENDA Monday November 16, 2015, 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Meeting Rooms 12,13, and 14 Introductions Purpose of the Autism SIG Small Group Discussions (40 min) Report out (10 min) Future SIG Activities

3. Autism SIG Chair: Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism Planning Group Members: Shannon HaworthAllison Shefcyk Richard Kiefer O’Donnell Chandni Parikh Nick GelbarSummer Sage Pablo JuarezTonia Ferguson Debra C. VirgilMatt Segall Deb Downey

4. Purpose of Autism SIG To bring together the energy, interest and work of the various AUCD entities around autism spectrum disorders. To develop webinars on topics relevant to the field. To investigate options for collaboration with other SIGs and national organizations.

5. Small Group Discussion Work in small groups to answer the following questions. Answers will be shared with membership. What are the pressing needs in your state around mental health with or without co- occurring ASD? What initiatives are there regarding mental health with or without ASD in your state or center?

6. Looking to the Future Are there other things the Autism SIG can do to support efforts in your state and/or center? These need not be related to mental health.

7. Thank you! Questions or Comments Contact: Shannon Haworth, AUCD shaworth@aucd.org Cathy Pratt, Chair prattc@indiana.edu