Before
starting an autism treatment, Autism Today believes it is important that you understand
the treatment and you are completely comfortable
that it is in the best interest of your child
and your family. The National Institute of Mental
Health has compiled the following questions and
we encourage you to be assertive when seeking
information about any specific autism treatment.
- How successful has the program been for
other children?
- How many children have gone on to placement
in a regular school and how have they performed?
- Do staff members have training and experience
in working with children and adolescents
with autism?
- How are activities planned and organized?
- Are there predictable daily schedules and
routines?
- How much individual attention will my child
receive?
- How is progress measured? Will my child's
behavior be closely observed and recorded?
- Will my child be given tasks and rewards
that are personally motivating?
- Is the environment designed to minimize
distractions?
- Will the program prepare me to continue
the therapy at home?
- What is the cost, time commitment and location
of the program?
You
may also want to refer to the ASA
Guidelines developed
by the Autism Society of America's Panel of
Professional Advisors and review other educational
resources available through Autism Today, including:
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