"Improving quality of life for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders through intervention, education, and research."

 

The Virginia Tech Autism Clinic in the Psychology Department of Virginia Tech, opened in the Fall of 2005 to provide clinical services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families in the surrounding New River Valley. Our vision for this facility began in the Fall of 2004, as the Virginia Tech Autism Research Group met to discuss the available services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the New River Valley, a largely rural area. Through an extensive survey assessing existing services throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, it was brought to the attention of the group that many parents were concerned about both the availability and quality of services they were receiving. We invite you to explore our website and contact us with any questions or concerns.

- Dr. Angela Scarpa, VTAC Founder & Co-Director and

Dr. Susan White, VTAC Co-Director

Adults with ASD Support Group

Please join us for our Adults with ASD support group. We meet at 6:30 PM at VTAC on the third Wednesday of every month. Please note that due to Dr. White being out of town, our next meeting is May 23rd. Email Dr. Susan White (sww@vt.edu) if you have questions. Adults and family member or parents are welcome to come! There is no fee or expectation, just a community of respect and support.

Tabs4aCause!

Autism Speaks U is holding a fundraiser to raise funds for VTAC. Bracelets are $5 and come in two colors. Email tabs4acause@gmail.com or visit their website at sites.google.com/site/tabs4acause/

Tabs4acause.pdf

Check out the April VTAC Newsletter

April VTAC Newsletter

Our Mission

The mission of the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic is to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families through assessment, intervention, education, and research directed towards effective treatment and prevention. The Clinic provides diagnostic evaluations for infants/toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults who are suspected to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, including Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS. Treatment services are based on a variety of empirically supported intervention techniques. Individualized treatment approaches are developed for each child based on evidence-based behavioral strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis, developmental approach, Pivotal Response Treatments, and social skill groups. We also offer Consultation to schools, medical practices, and community agencies involved in providing services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our research gives children, parents, and service providers with the opportunity to participate in the development of effective evidence-based treatment techniques by taking part in studies designed to understand the causes, prevention, and interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

With this approach, the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic seeks to provide cutting edge clinical services based on evidence-based treatment strategies, to increase knowledge and awareness about autism among the professional community and general public, and to conduct quality research.