Types of Professionals Work with Children with ASDs

What types of professionals work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Educational Aides/Paraprofessionals

Work individually with a child with ASD in a classroom setting.

Special Educators/Early Interventionists

Board Certified Behavior Analysts

Plan and implement behavior therapy, and conduct Functional Behavioral Analyses.

Physical Therapists

Assess your child for difficulties involving gross motor skills such as mobility, posture, and balance.

Physicians

Occupational Therapists

Work with children to improve performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) and adaptive behavior.

Speech-Language Pathologists

Assess, diagnose, and treat disorders related to speech, language, communication, voice, swallowing, feeding, and fluency.

Social Workers

May serve as a liaison between the program and family, coordinate services among the team, and assist the family in obtaining services and resources that they need.