About Us
The Regional Autism Network (RAN) serves those who have questions, concerns, or resource needs regarding themselves, a family member, friend, client, patient, or student with diagnosed or suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Each RAN site is staffed by experts in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder who strive to connect people with ASD, their families, educators, and service providers to the information and/or services that best meet their needs. Services include:
- Professional Training Programs
- Technical assistance and consultation services
- Individual and direct family assistance in the home, community, and school
- Public education programs
Training Opportunities
RAN Summer Series:
The RAN is hosting a series of trainings statewide over the summer. The morning session, "Empowering Autism Identification and Diagnosis in Primary Care," led by Dr. Justin Schwartz, is for physicians. The afternoon session, "IEP and 504: Navigating the Process" is for families and is presented by ADAP.
July 19: Wiregrass Public Safety Center, Dothan, AL
July 26: Embassy Suites, Hoover, AL
August 2: The Jackson Center, Huntsville, AL
August 5: University of South Alabama Faculty Club, Mobile, AL
August 16: Hotel Capstone, Tuscaloosa, AL
For Educators:
The RAN partners with the Regional In-Service Centers through the Alabama Department of Education to provide trainings for educators serving students with ASD.
Registration for the Summer 2024 Autism Series is available here:
- July 16: Emotional Regulation: Practical Tips for Helping Children to Succeed in the Classroom, facilitated by Dr. Sarah Ryan and Cynthia Ellis
- July 18: Setting Your Classroom Up for Success: Practical, Easy Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Managing the Early Childhood Classroom, facilitated by Susanne Napp
The Summer 2023 Series is available here:
- Practical Tips and Tools for Young Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities in the Classroom (slides)
- Post-Secondary Skills for Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
The Summer 2022 Series is available here:
- Teachers Guide to FBA and BIP (Passcode: Fxs+e3R5)
- Visual Support Strategies in the Classroom
- 10 for 10: Leading Well Managed Classrooms
- Family Engagement Strategies for Better Success in the Classroom
Region 1: University of Alabama in Huntsville
256-824-5700 | uahran@uah.edu
Region 2: University of Alabama
205-348-3131 | ua-ran@ua.edu
Region 3: University of South Alabama
251-410-4533 | usaran@health.southalabama.edu
Region 4: Auburn University
334-844-2004 | auran@auburn.edu
Region 5: University of Alabama at Birmingham
205-934-1112 | uabran@uab.edu