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The Lending Library for Autism Spectrum Disorders
TASN is on an ongoing mission to support Kansas educators, families, and caregivers. Our on-line lending library is a simple, accessible way to borrow high-quality educational materials. With just a quick request, you can access books, periodicals, and specialized resources thoughtfully chosen to help learners having autism. The goal of this resource is to enhance programming for learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by providing easy, equitable access to crucial materials.
- You can browse our collection online.
- Request materials through our easy-to-use portal.
- Receive items directly in your Kansas U.S. mail address (free of charge).
- Your only obligation is to return the materials in a timely manner through the U.S. Postal System or a carrier of your choice.
Our Mission
Our Commitment is to Autism Support and Education
Let’s make life easier for individuals with autism through practical tools, compassionate guidance, and meaningful education.
We bring free autism resources to Kansas with our workshops, training, and one-on-one support to create differences in the lives of those you care for.
We offer simple, hands-on training and workshops to empower educators and caregivers.We know you pour your heart into what you do, and we’re here to pour back into you.
Get yourself involved in a community of educators and caregivers who truly understand the ups and downs of this journey. Together, we share stories, find strength, and create change.
Join us
Free & Accessible Support All Over Kansas
All of our resources and programs are designed to be inclusive and available to everyone in Kansas.
Avail an entire collection of insightful reads that supports the learning need of autistic children.
Access our toolkits, Evidence-based Practice Briefs, and example of data collection tools to support your program.
Join a community with scientifically validated materials for teaching and caregiving.
We create strategies to each student’s needs, ensuring measurable progress in academics and personal growth.
We equip educators with proven tools and training to tackle challenges and support every learner effectively.
We empower families with practical guidance to actively support their child’s learning and bridge the home-school connection.
How You Can Get Involved
On-site support, technical assistance, and training to address autism and complex behavioral needs
Recruitment and retention programs for teachers, ensuring Kansas classrooms are staffed with passionate and skilled educators.
Integrating trauma-informed practices and mental health support within schools to foster emotional growth.
Training and coaching for creating academic, behavioral, and social-emotional frameworks in schools.
Promoting meaningful family engagement in education.
How You Can Get Involved
- Kansas Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS): On-site support, technical assistance, and training to address autism and complex behavioral needs.
- Educate Kansas: Recruitment and retention programs for teachers, ensuring Kansas classrooms are staffed with passionate and skilled educators.
- School Mental Health Initiative (SMHI): Integrating trauma-informed practices and mental health support within schools to foster emotional growth.
- Kansas MTSS and Alignment: Training and coaching for creating academic, behavioral, and social-emotional frameworks in schools.
- Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC): Promoting meaningful family engagement in education.
Request Assistance now
Request materials from our lending library, attend a training, or partner with us to improve outcomes for learners