AFIRM Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules
Posted on September 30, 2025
START’s featured resource is the AFIRM Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules. According to The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP), an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is “an instructional/intervention procedure or set of procedures for which researchers have provided an acceptable level of research that shows the practice produces positive outcomes for children, youth, and/or adults with ASD.” There are currently 28 identified EBPs that provide guidance and support for:
- Educators and practitioners in schools and the community.
Identification of EBPs allows educators and practitioners to select the appropriate interventions based on the age, needs, and outcomes of those they serve. (NCAEP) - Individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Identification of evidence-based practices (or EBPs) allows individuals and families to better advocate for the best possible support and education based on current research. (NCAEP)
The AFIRM Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules make learning about EBPs convenient and engaging. These free internet modules share:
- Key components of an EBP, including various approaches that can be used with learners on the spectrum
- Behaviors and skills that can be addressed using the practice
- A step-by-step process for applying the practice
- Specific resources that you can download and customize for your own use
We encourage families to review any modules that might be helpful to them and share this resource with their child’s school team to partner in determining which practices are currently being implemented at school, which practices may be of additional support in the classroom, and which EBPs may also be used at home to create routines, provide information, and teach new skills. EBPs such as visual supports, social narratives, and video modeling can be very easy to create and teach your child!