Learn From Your Team In A Home Autism Treatment Program by Katherine Lee

As a member of your child`s Autism Treatment team, you must learn from the other Autism therapists.

I tried to learn something from every one who came to work for us. I look for a trait that is admirable, and I also learn from their errors. Here are some things that individuals taught me:

1. Being organized at the therapy table is critical
2. Use your time well
3. Taking time to pair throughout the session is a must
4. Taking data is invaluable
5. Being fun means what is fun for the CHILD, not just for me
6. Be on time for my sessions
7. Be faithful for my sessions
8. Always remember it is about Him/Her not me
9. Encourage and desire criticism
10. Compliment others as encouragement
11. Be loyal
12. Be committed to the child no matter what
13. Write neat
14. Keep orderly log books
15. Don`t take good behavior for granted
16. Don`t miss shifts
17. Use time wisely
18. Quality is important
19. Quantity is important
20. The child is always educating me on Him/Her

Ok, those are 20 quick points right off the top of my head. I could go on and on. Many of you know I am an Autism therapist with other children now. But these points here I learned to apply to MY program (and I try to apply to others). Of course, I fail, all the time, but I try to keep these and so many other invaluable lessons in mind. So when you observe your team member, and you see mistakes and errors, write down the POSITIVES you see about the person. And go and do like wise.

Let's get going!,

Katherine Lee

About the Author

Katherine Lee is a highly regarded consultant in the areas of Applied Behavior Analysis and & Relationship Development Intervention. She is author to numerous columns on Autism, ABA and RDI. Join Kat for her popular WEBLOG- "'Reality ABA' - An Online Autism Diary" at Autism Treatment