EAP families find and hire the therapists
to work with their child. This allows families to choose candidates
that best suit the family and child. Paying therapists directly
also assists families in reducing the overall cost of running
their ABA program. The following are
some tips and guidelines on how to find and hire therapists
effectively from our experience.
Who to look for when looking for potential therapists
People that are eager to learn
Energetic
Dependable
Have experience with typically developing children
or children with special needs
Looking for experience working with children
University students tend to do well in this
position (areas of study: psychology, speech therapists, occupational
therapists, physiotherapists, education, early childhood education)
Willing to make a commitment of six months
(minimum)
Where to look for potential therapists
Universities
Child-care centres
Newspapers
Local churches or synagogues
Toy Libraries
Word of mouth
What to do to find potential therapists
Place advertisements on the internet sites
or in newspapers
Hang flyers
Speak to professors or employment centres
When to look for therapists
Begin this process as soon as possible
It often takes longer to find people during
exam or holiday periods
When advertising, it is helpful to include
the initial training dates and required hours
How to look for therapists
Each university differs on the process
Ask other parents
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