Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
                     Therapies for 
Autism Spectrum 
Disorder
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children we serve so that every child we are 
ABA and related therapies to our clinical clients in a safe 
entrusted to work with reaches their full 
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qualified and supervised ABA therapists to school 
districts to work alongside district personnel to address 
the diverse needs of the students they serve. 
Therapies for Autism Spectrum 
Disorder
Navigating the services and therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can sometimes feel 
overwhelming. If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family 
Service Plan (IFSP) they may have a large team of interdisciplinary professionals (with a variety 
of different credentials) who contribute to their treatment. This entry will briefly summarize the 
role of professionals and therapists and the services that they provide.  
Speech-Language 
Pathology
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Speech-Language Pathology 
Assistants (SLPAs) often work with children with ASD to improve their ability to 
communicate. SLPs work to assess, diagnose and treat speech disorders (for 
example when a person cannot produce speech sounds); language disorders 
(when a person has trouble understanding others); social communication (for 
example, asking questions or greeting a friend); and cognitive-communication 
(for example, organizing thoughts and paying attention). Speech-language 
services support children in building the communication skills that they need to 
reach their individual goals.
ABA Therapy
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION APPROACH THAT TARGETS IMPROVING 
SPECIFIC BEHAVIORS. A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONALS CAN PROVIDE THIS INTERVENTION INCLUDING BOARD 
CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS (BCBAS), BOARD CERTIFIED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS (BCABAS), 
REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIANS (RBTS) AND PARAPROFESSIONALS SUCH AS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 
PROFESSIONALS OR EDUCATION TECHNICIANS. PRIOR TO INTERVENTION, THE PROVIDER WILL EVALUATE THE 
CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOR AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR INTERVENTION AND 
BEHAVIOR CHANGE. STRATEGIES USED MAY INCLUDE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, CHANGING THE ENVIRONMENT, 
AND ADDING OR REMOVING CUES THAT LEAD TO A SPECIFIC BEHAVIOR.  FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT 
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Social Work
Social workers help children and their families cope with the challenges in their daily lives. 
A social worker may help a parent or caregiver build a supportive network; understand 
their legal rights; learn to advocate for their child; or collaborate to determine effective 
parenting strategies. A child with ASD may learn and practice coping strategies, receive 
emotional support, and for older children, address how their challenges differ between 
school, home, and their community. Common credentials for social workers include LSW 
(Licensed Social Worker); MSW (Master of Social Work); and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social 
Worker).
Occupational Therapy
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (OTS) AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS (OTAS) HELP GIVE CHILDREN THE 
OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THINGS THAT THEY WANT AND NEED TO DO. FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM 
SPECTRUM DISORDER THIS OFTEN INCLUDES BUILDING INDEPENDENCE WITH LEARNING, PLAYING WITH PEERS, 
PARTICIPATING IN FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES, SELF-CARE, AND MORE. INTERVENTION SESSIONS MAY CONSIST OF 
PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES (SUCH AS ENGAGING IN A SENSORY RICH ENVIRONMENT), SKILL BUILDING, MODIFYING 
THE ENVIRONMENT, MODIFYING AN ACTIVITY, OR ESTABLISHING A NEW ROUTINE.FOR MORE INFORMATION 
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps children improve their 
ability to move and function. For children with 
ASD, this often translates to improving 
coordination and developing postural control. 
Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapy 
Assistants (PTAs) help kids develop skills that 
may allow them to engage in gross motor 
games, sit at their desk for learning, or play on 
playground equipment at recess.  
Case Management
Case management (CM) and service coordination professionals work alongside family 
members to assess needs and help them to access services and therapies for Autism 
Spectrum Disorder. Case managers are valuable team members who advocate for families 
and link them with the tools and resources that they need for their child with ASD. The role of 
the case manager is comprehensive and often includes initial screening, assessment, goal-
development, creating referrals, conveying information, monitoring the child’s progress, and 
more.
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