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:
- Being organized at the therapy table is critical
- Use your time well
- Taking time to pair throughout the session is a must
- Taking data is invaluable
- Being fun means what is fun for the CHILD, not just for me
- Be on time for my sessions
- Be faithful for my sessions
- Always remember it is about HIM not me
- Encourage and desire criticism
- Compliment others as encouragement
- Be loyal
- Be committed to the child no matter what
- Write neat
- Keep orderly log books
- Don`t take good behavior for granted
- Don`t miss shifts
- Use time wisely
- Quality is important
- Quantity is important
- The child is always educating me on him
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