Teaching Students w/ASD 3.3: Outside Interventions

Out-of-School Supports for Students with ASD

Behavioral Interventionist	Works under the guidance of a behavioral consultant, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or speech and language pathologist to support their interventions similar to an educational assistant but outside of school
Behavioral Consultant and Behavioral Analyst	·      Assess and create behavior plan of interventions (BPI) ·      Train parents and behavior interventionist on how to implement BPI ·      Monitor progress of treatment ·      Help with some of the following: social skills, verbal behaviors, problem behaviors, and daily living skills ·      Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and support plans
Speech and Language Pathologist	·      Works with student who have communication (speech, language, written language, non-verbal communication, and augmentative and alternative communication technology) challenges. ·      Provides assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment ·      Can help with oral motor skill issues Services available in the community at: Sunny Hill Hospital, Raven Song Community Health Centre
Occupational Therapist	·      Enable student participation in everyday activity by working on student’s ability or modifying the environment for better participation ·      Provides assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment in play, dressing, feeding, school, printing, keyboarding, social skills ·      May suggest environmental modifications, for instance special seating, to set the student up for success or recommend exercises or activities to help student meet sensory needs ·      Services available in the community at: Sunny Hill Hospital, Vancouver Coastal Health
Physical Therapist	·      Works on mobility, physical activity, and improving and promoting functional independence ·      Helps student manage chronic condition and participate to their fullest extent ·      Provides diagnostic and assessment procedures and tools ·      May suggest activities and exercises to work on students physical ability ·      Services in the community: Sunny Hill, Vancouver Coastal Health

It is important to know who is support your student because they may be able to collaborate and help with strategies. If a student is working on communication goals with a private SLP, for instance, it would benefit the student to also be working on that goal in school.

References:

British Columbia Ministry of Child and Family Affairs. (2017, August). A parent’s handbook: your guide to autism programs [PDF]. Retrieved from https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/managing-your-health/autism/autism_handbook_parents_guide.pdf

Additional resources to note: 

Autism Speaks: Resource Guide

Raisingchildren.net: Types of Autism Interventions