A “Stranger” Among Us: Successful hiring of quality one-to-one providers for children or young adults with ASD

Hiring one-to-one support for a child or young adult with ASD can seem overwhelming, but when done well, everyone wins. It requires time, and diligent care to ensure a child is safe and well nurtured. With 23 years of hiring providers for her husband with multiple sclerosis, and son with ASD, Lisa will share suggestions about how to advertise, screen, interview, and train providers, examining pitfalls and ideas for success, based on her book entitled A Stranger Among Us. (Specific treatment approaches will not be addressed.)

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Lisa Lieberman

Lisa Lieberman (www.disabilityinthefamily.com) is a counselor in private practice since 1977. Married in 1979 to a man with M.S., together they parent Jordan, a 21 year old man with ASD, Lisa speaks nationally, sensitively addressing issues related to ASD and living with disability in the family. She strives to assist families in navigating the emotional journey parenting children with autism. Along with various articles, Lisa wrote A Stranger Among Us: Hiring In-Home Support…, a comprehensive guide to hiring one-to-one providers for children and young adults with disabilities. With humor and heart, her presentations offer valuable insights to parents and professionals.