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Since 2013, Autism New Jersey has been a proud partner with CSOC to support its training and consultation needs.

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Training Library

For the convenience of our CSOC system partners, Autism New Jersey offers our trainings as pre-recorded videos. Doing so allows for all of the advantages typically associated with recorded trainings (e.g., pause/rewind, watch on a convenient schedule, watch multiple times). Videos are approximately one hour in duration and have been recorded by staff at Autism New Jersey specifically for CSOC system partners.

While previously our training library was hosted through Whova, moving forward our video library will be accessible through BehaviorLive. This change was made to simplify the experience for CSOC system partners.

**To access our training library, please visit our page specifically for CSOC staff on BehaviorLive. Note that access to the videos is restricted to CSOC staff who have been given specific access and have logged in. The training library access request form is located on our BehaviorLive page. 

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like any additional guidance on our training library, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Joe Novak, Director of Clinical Content at jnovak@autismnj.org (preferred method) or 609.588.8200 X10049.

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Connection Sessions

While on-demand training videos are convenient, we know it is crucial to ensure that you still have that personal connection with Autism New Jersey. This year we are pleased to offer both Agency Connection Sessions and Statewide Connection Sessions for CMO, FSO, and MRSS to ensure that your individualized training goals and technical assistance needs are supported.

Agency Connection Sessions

• • What is the goal of Agency Connection Sessions?
    • The goal is to provide personalized technical assistance to individual agencies, address key questions, and explore ways to enhance service navigation and clinical service delivery. We will analyze session feedback to identify and summarize statewide themes, helping to inform systemic strategies for service improvement.
  • How do Agency Connection Sessions work?
    • Planning Your Session
      • The agency’s designated lead will gather feedback from staff on areas needing support.
      • This information, along with specific questions, will be submitted via the Agency Connection Session request form.
      • Autism New Jersey staff will review the request and coordinate a session time.
    • What We’ll Do in a Session
      • Provide recommendations and highlight relevant resources.
      • Offer actionable strategies to address agency concerns.
      • Facilitate meaningful discussions to explore solutions and build connections.
    • Example Focus Area
      • If an agency seeks support with schools, Autism New Jersey might suggest resources or strategies for:
        • Navigating school services, including IEPs and 504 plans.
        • Addressing challenging behavior in educational settings.
        • Understanding and applying behavior analytic principles and best practices.
  • How often do Agency Connection Sessions occur? Each CMO, MRSS, and FSO can request 1 (one) Agency Connection Session per fiscal year. And of course, you can call our 800.4.AUTISM Helpline at any time!
  • How does my agency sign up for an Agency Connection Session? To schedule an Agency Connection Session, complete the request form. Sessions will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and we will strive to accommodate all requests in a timely manner.

Statewide Connection Sessions

• • What is the goal of Statewide Connection Sessions?
    • Similar to our previous “office hours,” our Statewide Connection Sessions will provide a venue for CSOC system partners statewide to connect with Autism New Jersey staff and one another.
  • How do Statewide Connection Sessions work?
    • Members of Autism New Jersey’s Clinical Expertise and Information Services departments will give a brief recap of highlighted training topic(s) and answer questions either on specific training topic(s) or any other general concerns that attendees may have.
  • When will Statewide Connection Sessions be held? Starting in October, Autism New Jersey will provide CSOC System Partners with 1-hour connection sessions approximately once per month.
    • October 30 – 10:30am-11:30am – Understanding Autism and Making Informed Choices
    • November 20 – 1:00pm-2:00pm – Profound Autism and Severe Challenging Behavior and Understanding Challenging Behavior
    • December 11 – 1:00pm-2:00pm – ABA 101 and Safety Strategies
    • January 22 – Time TBD – Self-Nurture
  • Am I required to register in advance? No, feel free to just show up! However, you may find that it’s helpful to indicate your intention to attend and can also use this as an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. You can pre-register using this form.
  • Am I required to stay the entire time? No, you can come for part or all of the session.
  • Can I have families also attend? No, Statewide Connection Sessions are designed only for employees of CSOC system partner agencies. That said, Autism New Jersey welcomes the opportunity to connect with families directly or with you. Please call our 800.4.AUTISM Helpline to arrange a mutually convenient time.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding connection sessions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Joe Novak, Director of Clinical Content at jnovak@autismnj.org (preferred method) or 609.588.8200 X10049.

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Consultation Programs

Autism New Jersey provides clinical expertise and consultation to address emerging challenging behavior and youth and families in crisis. The following diagram describes youth who are appropriate for referral to each of these consultation programs: