Sign Up Today for the ABA Verbal Behavior 3‑Day Bootcamp! April 28–30, 2026 | Missouri State University | Springfield, MO Are you an educator, therapist, or professional working with students with autism or other developmental disorders? Do you want practical, hands‑on training that will strengthen your ability to teach, support, and transform student … [Read more...] about
Project ACCESS and Missouri State University Blind and Low Vision Program announce the availability of an online eight week summer class!! Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with Cortical Visual Impairments (CVI) Intended Audience: Practicing Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI), or professionals working in a related … [Read more...] about
Upcoming Spring/Summer 2026 Trainings & Workshops Project ACCESS is excited to share a brand‑new lineup of professional learning opportunities designed to support educators, service providers, and anyone working with individuals on the autism spectrum. This spring and summer, we’re offering hands‑on make‑and‑take sessions, behavioral skills bootcamps, and specialized … [Read more...] about PROJECT ACCESS UPCOMING IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
Project ACCESS would like to pay tribute to one of the “godmothers” of Missouri autism education: Susan Hawkins. We regret to report that on November 21, 2025, Susan unexpectedly passed away. In the mid 1980’s, there were not a great deal of individuals who knew very much about how to instruct students experiencing autism in public schools. In response to the demands of … [Read more...] about Tribute to Susan Hawkins, Autism Resource Specialist and Former Director of Project ACCESS
Teachers! Enhance Your Classroom with APERS! Are you looking for effective ways to create an inclusive and supportive environment for your students with autism? Check out this informative fact sheet on the Autism Program Environment Rating Scale (APERS)! APERS is a powerful tool that helps educators evaluate and improve the quality of educational programs for students with … [Read more...] about WHAT IS THE APERS??