THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AUTISM RESOURCES AND EDUCATION and its educational division THE NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY INSTITUTE
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life TODAY for individuals and families affected by Autism and related
neuro-developmental disorders.
AS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT 501C-3 ORGANIZATION:
WE SUPPORT:
* RESEARCH related to Autism and related neuro-developmental disorders,
* PUBLIC AWARENESS about incidence of disorders and effective treatment,
* ACCURATE INFORMATION dissemination of up to date, research based information to families, educators and medical professionals, and
* EDUCATION of parents, clinicians, educators, advocates and the community as to best practices and appropriate treatment. Promoting a collaborative, cross training approach.
THIS IS DONE THROUGH:
* BEING A SOURCE of accurate, up to date, research based information,
* TRAINING families, educators and clinicians and lawyers,
* SUPPORTING community programs that promote awareness about disabilities and support families and individuals with disabilities,
* PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE through education advocacy, self advocacy, independent living and home and community based services for children and adults with Autism and related neuro-developmental disorders,
* FUNDING of research that addresses the quality of life for parents and their children with Autism, and
* SPONSORING quality Special Education Advocacy trainings through NSEAI, which provides on-site, on-line training,and conferences.
CSEAT - COMPREHENSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY TRAINING
NSEAI provides a nationally recognized 12 part Comprehensive Special Education Advocacy Training
Program (CSEAT). Seminars may be taken individually or as a series, with examinations, leading to National Board Certification designation as an Education Advocate, BCEA.
This program is offered to parents, professional advocates, educational consultants,
educators, school administrators, lawyers and clinicians. It provides educational, clinical, legal and behavioral cross training.
OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES ACROSS ALL DOMAINS AND SETTINGS.
