Who we are

The VCU Autism Center for Excellence (ACE) is funded by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). Our mission is to build state-wide capacity to improve outcomes of individuals with ASD by improving the knowledge, skills and understanding of families, educators, and professionals who support someone with a spectrum disorder. - more

What's New at ACE?

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What's going on

Upcoming Training Activities

  • George Mason University presents "It's Just Good Teaching: Verbal Behavior Analysis" on Saturday, May 12th in Fairfax, VA.   more
  • Building Bridges II - Developmental Disabilities in Racially, Culturally, and Linguistically Diverse Communities, September 28, 2012, Henrico, VA   more
  • Behavior Symposium: Practical Solutions for Supporting Positive Behaviors, hosted by VDOE TTAC @ VCU, October 5, 2012 in Richmond   more
  • Insight 2012 - Topics in Autism, October 19 and 20, 2012, Richmond   more
  • Click Here for Links to Other Statewide Training and Events Calendars.   more

Across Virginia

  • Training for Paraprofessionals Now Required in Virginia Schools   more
  • New Paraprofessional Training Course Highlighted on WTVR 6   more
  • Virginia Agrees to Add Waiver Slots and Close Training Centers as Result of Justice Department Investigation and Report   more
  • International Attention Given to Loudoun County Schools NPDC Grant Implementation   more
  • The Partnership for People with Disabilities Announces New Online Module, “Autism in Infants & Toddlers: What Every Early Interventionist Needs to Know.”   more
  • New Part C Guidance Document, “Supporting Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families” Just Released!   more

Across the U.S.

  • Dismal Employment and Post-Secondary Education Statistics for Adults with ASD   more
  • Legislation Introduced to Establish Five-Year Federal Grant Program for Training Teachers on ASD   more
  • New Research Being Conducted on Cortical Cell Adhesion and its Effects on Disorders Such as ASD   more
  • Moving the Needle: Lowering the Age of Diagnosis   more
  • Annual Costs of Autism Have More Than Tripled Since 2006   more
  • Medication to Reduce Core Characteristics of ASD Being Tested   more
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