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How do I work well with my child's therapy team?

Sharing what you know, setting goals together, asking good questions and keeping supports the same at home.

By The Autism Kit teamUpdated Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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The short answer

You know your child best, and therapists know their field. Share your child's strengths, what's hard and what matters most to your family. Agree a few clear goals, ask how you'll know if things are working, and ask for simple ways to practise at home. Using the same pictures and words at home and in therapy helps skills carry over. It's OK to say when something doesn't feel right.

Key takeaways
  • You know your child best. Share it.
  • Agree a few clear goals together.
  • Ask for simple ways to practise at home.
  • Keep pictures and words the same everywhere.

What should I share with therapists?

Your child's strengths and interests, what's hard, what calms them, what you've tried, and what matters most to your family right now. Parents are part of the team, and parent-implemented strategies are an evidence-based practice.1

What questions should I ask?

Good questions for the therapy team
TopicAsk
GoalsWhat are you working on, and why?
ProgressHow will we know it's working?
HomeWhat's one thing I can do in daily routines?
ConsistencyWhich pictures and words do you use?
Your childHow does my child seem during sessions?

How do I keep things consistent at home?

Try
  • Using the same visual supports
  • Using the same key words
  • Sharing what happened at home
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  • Different systems in every place
  • Turning every moment into therapy

Different types of therapy can help different needs.2 See What therapies and supports help autistic children?

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What can I do this week?

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Common questions

Say so and ask them to explain their reasons. Good therapists welcome questions. You can ask for a second opinion.

Sources

  1. National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice: Research and resources (parent-implemented intervention). ncaep.fpg.unc.edu
  2. CDC: Treatment and intervention for autism spectrum disorder. cdc.gov

This guide shares general information and our team's perspective, based on the sources above. Every child is different, so please talk with your child's doctor or care team about what's right for your family. How we write our guides.

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