Northeast Regional ASD Network

The Nebraska ASD Network is statewide plan from providing support to schools, districts, and parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

In the late 1990's educators and parents requested the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Office of Special Populations take a lead role in assisting schools to develop knowledge and expertise in autism so that students age birth through 21 are provided appropriate services that meet their needs.

An Ad Hoc Committee was appointed by the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) for the purpose of creating a State Plan for services to children with ASD. The State Plan was completed in 2000 and implementation began in Spring 2002.

There are five (5) ASD regions across Nebraska. School districts may contact the Regional Coordinator for consultation in conducting appropriate assessments to determine educational identification of ASD, for identifying appropriate goals for Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and for selecting and implementing appropriate strategies and interventions for the student.

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