Welcome

CAPTAIN is a multiagency network developed to support the understanding and use of evidence based practices for individuals on the autism spectrum across California.

CAPTAIN is dedicated to the following:

• Providing statewide access to trainings and resources in Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) that are culturally sensitive, family centered, cost effective, and competency based.

• Establishing supports that are locally based with trainer of trainers at the local level.

• Emphasizing how to use EBPs to assist students in accessing the California State Standards and developing College and Career Readiness.

• Providing ongoing training, support, and technical assistance to implement EBPs and ensure fidelity of implementation.

• Supporting the development of local multiagency collaborations to support consistent use of EBPs.

• Providing an annual training summit and a forum for collegial communication and support to CAPTAIN Cadre members.

• Providing web-based access to materials and resources that are vetted and align with current EBPs.

• Providing information and outreach to other interested stakeholders and provider groups who could benefit from learning more about EBPs (e.g. Professional Organizations, Higher Education, Self Advocates, Allied Health Providers).

• Promoting the acceptance, support and quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum; using appropriate language to be respectful of varied perspectives; and employing the term “person/individual on the autism spectrum.” We encourage people to read the article, First Do No Harm: Suggestions Regarding Respectful Autism Language: https://bit.ly/36Lf15j