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The Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force examines early intervention and family support services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders to help them remain in their homes and communities.
The task force consists of individuals appointed by the governor. Task force members are listed on the state Boards and Commission website - under Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force.
Members include:
- Medical, mental health, and developmental disability professionals
- Representatives from N.D. state agencies
- Educators
- A legislator
- A self advocate
- Family members of persons with an autism spectrum disorder
- An enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
- Others
The task force was created by the N.D. Legislature in 2009 and meets four times per year.
Task Force Meetings
Monday, Feb. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. - Virtually using Microsoft Teams - Agenda
Monday, May 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. - Virtually using Microsoft Teams - Agenda
Monday, Aug. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. - Virtually using Microsoft Teams - Meeting canceled
Monday, Nov. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. - Virtually using Microsoft Teams - Meeting canceled
Early Intervention Subcommittee Meetings
Feb. 7, 2023 - 1:30 to 3 p.m. CT - Virtual by Microsoft Teams - Agenda
April 4, 2023 - 1:30 to 3 p.m. CT - Virtual by Microsoft Teams - Agenda
June 6, 2023 - 1:30 to 3 p.m. CT - Virtual by Microsoft Teams - Meeting canceled
Aug. 1, 2023 - 1:30 to 3 p.m. CT - Virtual by Microsoft Teams - Meeting canceled
Oct. 3, 2023 - 1:30 to 3 p.m. CT - Virtual by Microsoft Teams - Meeting canceled
Dec. 5, 2023 - 1:30 to 3 p.m. CT - Virtual by Microsoft Teams - Meeting canceled
- Task Force: Monday, Feb. 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. - Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams - Agenda
- Special Meeting - Legislative/Policy Subcommittee - Friday, May 27, 3-4 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Task Force: Monday, May 23 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. - Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams - Agenda
- Special Meeting - Family Support Services Subcommittee - Thursday, June 2, 10-11 a.m. CT - Agenda
- Special Meeting - Early Intervention Subcommittee - Tuesday, June 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Meeting - Legislative/Policy Subcommittee - Friday, July 8, 1-2 p.m. CT - Agenda
- SPECIAL Meeting - Legislative/Policy Subcommittee - Tuesday, July 26, 4 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Meeting - Legislative/Policy Subcommittee - Friday, Aug. 12, 1-2 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Meeting - Family Support Services Subcommittee - Monday, Aug. 15, Noon-1 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Task Force: Monday, Aug. 29 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. - Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams - Agenda
- Meeting - Legislative/Policy Subcommittee - Friday, Sept. 9, 1-2 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Meeting - Early Intervention Subcommittee - Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1:30-3 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Meeting - Legislative/Policy Subcommittee - Friday, Oct. 14, 1-2 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Meeting - Family Support Services Subcommittee - Monday, Nov. 14, Noon-1 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Meeting - Legislative/Policy Subcommittee - Friday, Nov. 18, 1-2 p.m. CT - MEETING CANCELED
- Meeting - Early Intervention Subcommittee - Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1:30 to 3 p.m. CT - Agenda
- Meeting - Legislative/Policy Subcommittee - Friday, Dec. 9, 1-2 p.m. CT
- Task Force: Monday, Nov. 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. - Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams - Agenda
- February 22 from 1 to 4:30 p.m - Virtual Meeting - Agenda, Recording of meeting
- March 1 from Noon to 1 p.m. (Special Meeting) - Agenda, Recording of meeting
- May 24 from 1 to 4:30 p.m - ND Heritage Center, Lecture Room A/B and Virtual - Agenda
- August 23 from 1 to 4:30 p.m - Virtual Meeting - Agenda
- MEETING DATE CHANGE: November 15 from 1 to 4:30 p.m - Virtual Meeting - Meeting Notice
News and Reports
- INFORMATION: ASD Task Force Bylaws (posted Aug. 3, 2022)
- NEWS: Autism Task Force to meet May 23 to discuss applied behavior analysis services
- REPORT: 2021 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Task Force Annual Report on ASD State Plan
- NEWS: Autism Task Force to meet Feb. 28 to learn about employment opportunities for persons with autism spectrum disorder
- NEWS: ND’s Autism Task Force to meet Aug. 23 to learn about a program that is increasing access to behavioral health services for youth in underserved areas
- PLAN: ASD Task Force education and training workgroup action plan (May 2021)
- NEWS: ND’s Autism Task Force to meet May 24 to discuss voucher program, legislative session and more
- PLAN: ASD Task Force communication and public awareness workgroup action plan (Feb. 2021)
- SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE: Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force meeting: March 1, 2021
- NEWS: North Dakota’s Autism Task Force to meet Feb. 22 to discuss legislation, autism-related services
- NEWS: Autism Task Force to meet Nov. 23 to learn about private health insurance coverage for autism-related services
- SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE: Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force meeting: Sept. 14, 2020
- NEWS: Autism Task Force to meet May 18 to discuss Medicaid state plan amendment and its possible benefit to individuals with autism spectrum disorder
- NEWS: Autism Task Force to meet Feb. 24 to discuss using telehealth to provide applied behavior analysis services in rural areas and more
- REPORT: 2019 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Task Force Annual Report on ASD State Plan
- NEWS: Autism Task Force to meet Nov. 18 to discuss career-readiness programs, behavior analyst licensing and more
- REPORT: 2019 North Dakota Autism Spectrum Disorders Survey Results (Posted Aug. 2019)
- NEWS: Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet Aug. 19
- NEWS: Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet May 13
- NEWS: Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet Feb. 4
- 2019 MEETING SCHEDULE: Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force
- REPORT: 2018 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Task Force Annual Report on ASD State Plan (Posted Jan. 23, 2019)
- PLAN: 2018 Governor's Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force State Plan (Revised December 2018)
- REPORT: 2017 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Task Force Annual Report on ASD State Plan
- REPORT: Autism Spectrum Disorder Services Expenditures 2015-2017 Biennium (Posted April 2, 2018)
- Feburary 27, 2023
- November 28, 2022
- August 29, 2022
- August 1, 2022 (special meeting)
- May 23, 2022
- February 28, 2022
- November 15, 2021
- August 23, 2021
- May 24, 2021
- March 1, 2021 (special meeting)
- February 22, 2021
- November 23, 2020
- September 14, 2020 (special meeting)
- August 24, 2020
- May 18, 2020
- February 24, 2020
- November 18, 2019
- August 19, 2019
- May 13, 2019
- February 4, 2019
- October 29, 2018
- August 20, 2018
- May 14, 2018
- February 12, 2018
- November 20, 2017
- September 11, 2017
- June 5, 2017
- March 6, 2017
- See archived meeting minutes
Contact
Autism Services Unit
North Dakota Health and Human Services
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505
Phone: 701-328-2324
Toll Free: 800-755-2719
711 (TTY)
Fax: 701-328-8969
E-Mail: dhsautism@nd.gov