These factors include:
- Professional judgement and data-based decision making
- Values and preferences of families, including the student on the autism spectrum whenever feasible
- Capacity to accurately implement interventions
Parent-to-Parent
When you have a child with ASD, you get exposed to technical jargon that professionals use. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming and you think, “Do I have to go back to school and get a degree in this?” It’s an unfortunate reality that professionals use a lot of jargon.
The authors of the chapters in this manual are no exception. They all tried to explain what they mean whenever they use technical jargon. Even so, there may still be times when you feel overwhelmed as you come across several technical terms in a row. Please don’t let this stop you from using this manual! If you feel stressed, put the manual aside for a little while, but come back
to it. You don’t have to know all of these terms. The most important goal is for you to understand these concepts well enough to advocate on your child’s behalf so that s/he gets access to the services that will best help him or her grow as a person.
Table of Content
- Chapter 1 : Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Chapter 2 : Research Findings on Autism Treatment
- Chapter 3 : Why are Professional Judgment and Data Collection Essential?
- Chapter 4 : Family Preferences and Values in the Treatment Process
- Chapter 5 : Does Your Team Have the Expertise to Help Your Child?
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