The purpose of the District 75 Office of Autism, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) & Pervasive Developmental Disabilities (PDD) is to:

• coordinate and unify professional development activities;
• serve as a resource to D75 programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD);
• support instructional programs of students with ASD via the provision of on-site coaching supports, with the areas of focus including:
  • assessment,
  • goal writing,
  • instructional methodologies,
  • challenging behaviors, and
  • motivation/reinforcement systems
• support infusion of ABA philosophy and implementation of behaviorally-based instructional methodologies (DTI, TEACCH, PECS), including systematic data collection;
• support staff in assessing students' behaviors (MAS or ABC) and conducting reinforcer assessments; and
• maintain linkages with consultants/university settings.

http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/District75/Departments/Autism/default.htm