There are Better Ways to Serve Students with ASD

MAAPS is a framework that uses coaching to support educators in implementing interventions designed to help autistic students succeed. Learn more on our About page.

MAAPS is designed to address core and associated features of autism. This includes skills in areas of communication, social interactions (e.g., peer relations), academics, and more. MAAPS is individualized, so the focus will be on what is most important to each student.

Yes, in addition to strategies to teach new skills, MAAPS can help address challenging behaviors that occur in the classroom or during school. In these situations, a key part of MAAPS involves determining why such behaviors might be occurring and then having educators, students and others work collaboratively to develop a solution that will work for everyone. Learn more by visiting our Research page.

MAAPS typically involves two main teams. The “core team” includes the educator and the MAAPS coach. The “extended team” may involve the educator, MAAPS coach, and any other stakeholders such as caregivers, school psychologists, members of the administration, or anyone else involved in the child’s education.

Students can be involved in either or both MAAPS teams, depending on their interest in doing so.

We recognize that every educator is an expert in their own classroom and so educators are a key part of MAAPS.

The MAAPS framework is collaborative, so educators collaborate with MAAPS coaches (and others) to define areas of concern and then develop interventions that will be both feasible and effective.

To ask questions or get started with MAAPS visit our Contact page.

The MAAPS coach collaborates with the educator one-on-one to identify areas of concern, select appropriate interventions, and then to ensure selected interventions can be implemented feasibly and are working as desired.

All MAAPS coaches have extensive training in working collaboratively with educators and in evidence-based practice to support autistic students.

Any educator working in a classroom with a student with autism spectrum disorder that would benefit from additional support is eligible for MAAPS.

Connect with a MAAPS specialist today to learn how you can employ MAAPS in your school or classroom.

MAAPS is designed to be delivered remotely via tele-practice. This means that all meetings and observations are conducted via a web-based platform. You do not have to be in a specific state or location to participate in MAAPS.

MAAPS is flexible and can be arranged to fit any schedule.

The time commitment will vary for each team member depending on the level of involvement with the student. For example, an educator may spend time meeting with the coach weekly or bi-weekly, whereas a member of the extended team such as the school psychologist may participate only during progress meetings.