To address the developmental deficits of children with autism, several disciplines have come to the forefront within intervention programs. These are speech-pathologists, psychologists/counselors, occupational-therapists/physical- therapists, special-education consultants, behavior analysts, and physicians/medical personnel. As the field of autism therapy moves toward a more comprehensive, holistic and interdisciplinary model, the complexity of an interdisciplinary service delivery model could pose significant challenges. The difficulty of carrying out this approach could lead to sub-par programs being established. With integration among the disciplines a necessity, the ethical principles and language common to all the contributing disciplines is argued as the appropriate integrating force. An outline of these principles and a draft code of ethics are offered to introduce high standards and expectations for all participating in such a program. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
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Cox, D. J. (2012). From interdisciplinary to integrated care of the child with autism: The essential role for a code of ethics. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(12), 2729–2738. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-012-1530-z
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