Consultation is available to anyone wanting to meet with an expert on autism spectrum disorders for the purpose of seeking advice. This service is available to individuals with autism, parents, family members, friends, co-workers, employers, medical professionals, agency professionals, law enforcement, teachers and school districts on the topic of autism spectrum disorders.
Topics for consultation might include the following:
- Developmental concerns
- Behavioral concerns
- Tantrums
- Meltdowns
- Homework struggles
- Daily routines
- Extracurricular activities
- Temper tantrums
- Problems of self-regulation
- Toilet training
- Nutrition and eating issues
- Sleeping issues
- Social concerns
- Structuring play dates
- Planning for vacations and holidays
- Repetitive and stereotypic interests
- Friendships
- Family concerns
- Co-parenting
- Career choices
- Transitioning
- Early Intervention to Preschool
- Preschool to Kindergarten
- Elementary School to Middle School
- Middle School to High School
- High School to College and/or Work
- Issues of hygiene
- Independence
- Dating
- Job hunting, interview skills and work habits
- Questions about 504 accommodations at work or in higher education
Consultation can take place in-person, online or on the telephone.