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Stakeholder Definition of their role, and how they provide support to individuals
on the spectrum
Special Education Teacher Special education teachers work with students who have a wide
range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
Special education teachers adapt general education lessons and
teach various subjects. Special education teacher work with
children of different ages, promoting and managing their growth
in conjunction with their special needs. Special education teachers
modify the general education curriculum to make sure each
students special individual needs are met. Special education
teachers support ASD students by Suggesting ideas for
instructional strategies, adaptations (i.e., modifications,
accommodations) and services. Special education teachers also
provide support by consulting with other staff members in
planning individualized programs to meet the special educational
needs of students as indicated by psychological tests, interviews,
direct observations, and behavioral evaluations.
General Education Teacher The general education teacher instructs all students in the general
education classroom in core academic curriculum. The general
education teacher consults regularly with students, families, and
specialists for assessment and instructional purposes. The teacher
implements suggestions and strategies for teaching the core
curriculum to ASD students. General education teachers support
ASD students by familiarizing themselves with the content of the
IEP (e.g., the students strengths and weaknesses, academic
objectives). The General education teacher also collaborates in
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Board Certified Behavior Board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) is a masters or doctoral-
Analyst level practitioner who independently conducts descriptive and
systematic behavioral assessments. These specialists support ASD
students by assisting school teams with assessment, training, and
direct intervention at school, in community settings, and at home.
These professionals often supervise others who implement
behavior analytic interventions. BCBA work and collaborate with
other professionals from other disciplines within an
interdisciplinary setting to improve the outcomes of individuals
with ASD. They are sometimes considered key players in
supporting ASD students because they are the experts in using the
principles of applied behavioral analysis to produce socially
significant behavior change.
Physical Therapist Physical therapists (PTs) are highly-educated, licensed health care
professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or
restore mobility. Physical therapists work with students who have
problems with mobility or gross motor skills (e.g., running,
jumping, galloping, hopping, and ball skills) that affect their
success in classroom or school-related activities. The PTs
primary role is to ensure that students with disabilities can
physically access their educational and school-related settings and
participate in the associated activities. PTs support ASD students
by working with teacher to develop classroom seating options, and
to promote posture, balance, and accessibility. They can also
suggest ideas to families for creating appropriate physical
environments for homework. PTs also support ASD students
who are in the transition process to prepare for their physical
needs in the next environment (e.g., high school, college, career).
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Paraprofessional Paraprofessionals can work with young children and students with
ASD on a variety of activities (e.g., implement behavioral plans,
facilitate peer interactions). Often the paraprofessional spends
more time with the student than either the special education or
general education teacher and can provide valuable insight into the
student's strengths, areas of needs, interests, and other issues that
can help build a strong educational program. Typically, the
paraprofessional provides direct instructional support (i.e.,
working individually with a student) or offers assistance with
various classroom activities. Additionally, the paraprofessional
may assist other students in the classroom to enable the teacher to
work with ASD students. One-on-one paraprofessionals provide
instructional support and reinforce classroom instruction, the use
of disability-specific skills, and safe campus travel. A
paraprofessional may also support ASD students by assisting in
the preparation of adapted instructional materials or equipment.
Paraprofessionals also support ASD students by consulting
regularly with students, families, classroom teachers to best
support school success and reinforce important skills.
Vocational Specialist Vocational specialists have expertise in post-secondary education
and employment options and focus on career development and
preparing students for independence and for integration into a
post-secondary school, work, or community environment.
Vocational specialist support ASD individuals as they reach
employment age. Vocational specialists provide interventions that
teach individuals with ASD employment or vocational skills. They
support ASD individuals by providing individualized support and
skills training, that are necessary to join the workforce.
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