Public Meeting Notice  Subcommittee: Birth to 14 Years of Age (12/3/21)

Meeting Norms:

• We are collaborative and solutions-oriented. Please arrive at all meetings ready to work with colleagues in identifying potential solutions to what are often complex problems.
• In order to use our time wisely, we will be present both physically and mentally, starting and ending our meetings on time.
• We will communicate effectively and be concise when we speak—encouraging respectful participation and inviting a wide range of perspectives, while managing our own “air time” to ensure everyone has the chance to speak.
• We will address conflict by dealing with the issue, not the person or people involved.
• We will ask questions when in doubt.

Meeting Agenda:

1. Discussion and approval of draft minutes from the meeting of the Autism Commission Birth to 14 Subcommittee, August 27, 2021.
2. Update on IEP Improvement Project
3. COVID Response and Recovery—Open discussion
   • What seem to be the most urgent issues children with ASD are experiencing at this time? How can these issues be addressed?
   • What types of services and supports are most impactful and helpful? How can we promote these practices?
4. Subcommittee membership recruitment
   • What parties need to be further represented on our subcommittee (e.g., parents, educators, care givers, self-advocates, etc.)
   • Ideas for increasing the diversity of the subcommittee
5. Next steps