How can I make sure that I understand what supports and service my son or daughter needs to benefit from his/her school program?
• It has been my experience that an interdisciplinary team is truly needed when it comes to designing an appropriate program for children with ASD or similar developmental learning differences. • An Educational Specialist, Speech/Language Specialist, Occupational Therapist and Psychologist or MFT should all be included on the child’s team. These experts should have experience and knowledge about ASD. Additional experts may be needed such as; Physical Therapist, Assistive Technology Expert, Floor time Specialist, Medical Practitioner, Nutritionist and Music and Art therapist to address specific challenges/needs. • Appropriate goals and services can not be designed without thorough assessments in the core challenges of the child with autism (communication, sensory and related motor challenges, cognitive, emotional regulation and social development). • Thorough observation and assessment leads to appropriate goal setting and support services. • I recommend that every family keep up to dat
