2. Possible Support Services Needed by Families
with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):
– Financial support
– Emotional support
– Respite or child care
– Legal and/or medical support
– Resources to aid in
understanding ASD
– Resources for supporting and
dealing with ASD
3. Legal & Advocacy Resource:
Belkowitz Law, PLLC
– Helps ensure that your child
receives the free appropriate
public education guaranteed
by law
– http://www.belkowitzlaw.co
m/index.php/practice-
areas/belkowitz-law-
practice-areas-special-
education-law
4. Communication & Social Skills
Resource: Autism Educational Solutions
– Improve communication,
social skills, and play
skills with structured
playgroups
– http://www.autismedsolu
tions.com/
5. Developmental/Behavioral Pediatric
Resource: Capital Area Pediatrics
– A good pediatrician is an
integral part of a
collaborative team working
with and advocating for
your child
– https://www.capitalareaped
iatrics.com/Public/Default.
aspx
6. Applied Behavior Analysis Resource:
Autism Learning Center
– Emphasizes increasing
verbal behavior and
spontaneity of language
– http://www.autismlearnin
gcenter.org/
7. Therapy Resource: The Children’s
Therapy Center
– Provides quality
physical, occupational,
and speech therapy
services to children
– http://www.pediatric-
therapy.com/
Autism can present a variety of challenges to a family. Providing support and resources to a family can help promote positive, trusting experiences working toward success for the child.
The special education system can be confusing to navigate. At times, an attorney may be necessary to advocate for your child.
Cheri Belkowitz represents families in special education matters to protect their children’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, including eligibility, placement, IEP, and due process proceedings.
Autism Educational Solutions (AES) assists in maximizing the potential of all children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
AES provides families and schools with strategies that will maximize the potential of each child with special needs. This program utilizes teaching techniques and behavior strategies based on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis while supporting each child’s uniqueness.
Capital Area Pediatrics offers services to assess children with behavior challenges, developmental delays and/or possible Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Developmental Behavior Pediatricians work with your child’s primary care provider to offer a team approach in their overall medical care.
Autism Learning Center offers home based services allowing staff to provide intensive one on one therapy focusing on academic goals and all aspects of a child’s life. Provides an emphasis on increasing verbal behavior, spontaneity of language, and teaching in a natural setting using comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism.
The Children’s Therapy Center is a multidisciplinary practice offering outpatient services for children from birth through adolescence. Therapies provided include: physical, occupational, and speech.
Working collaboratively with the professionals involved in your child’s education can help you navigate these changes and address the challenges your family might face
As you learn about autism, begin accessing the resources available to you. The more knowledge and support your family has, the better you can advocate for your child.
