Stakeholder Chart Template

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Stakeholder Definition of their role, and how they provide support to

individuals on the spectrum

Parent or Guardian A parent or guardian is someone taking an active role to raise the
child. They are important because they can bring first and best
insight about the child's history, strengths, and needs. They can
provide strategies of what works best for them so that we in turn
can apply it in the school setting. They are particularly valuable if
you know nothing about the child.

Special Education A special education teacher plays a major role. They bring their
Teacher expertise by specially designing instruction, making
accommodations where needed, or modifying. The collect data
and analyze results so that proper interventions are put in place.
They really become the advocate for the student on campus.

General Education A general education teacher plays an active role in the child's
Teacher core academic instruction. They are important to the IEP team
because the bring insight into the child's learning capabilities as
well as how the child manages in a general education setting with
peers.

Administrator An administrator role is to provide leadership to the IEP team. It's

important that they communicate regularly with the special
education team and keep in contact with the parents of the
students with special needs. Working with ASD, they are
responsible to making sure that everyone working with the
students is knowledgeable and trained if needed, and that they
follow the IEP requirements.

School Psychologist The role of a school psychologist is to interpret assessment

results and to explain the implications to the child's learning. They
help lead the discussion for proper placement in the least
restrictive environment. They also help in the process of writing
behavior plans and specialized interventions for students with
ASD.

Speech-Language A speech language pathologist helps students in the

Pathologist communication department. Some of the areas where they can
assist students with ASD is in speech delays, pragmatic deficits,
social skills, social cues, group interaction and much more.
Occupational Therapist The occupational therapist supports a child's school related
routines and activities at school. They can aide in children
participating in social activities or managing transitions. When
working with ASD children, OT can help develop or improve skills
with tactile, sensory, fine motor skills, or daily living skills.

Board Certified Behavior A board certified behavior analyst can assist the school, home or
Analyst community through trainings, assessments, and direct
intervention. Working with ASD children, direct observations
followed by measurement and environment, will help making the
necessary changes to the environment to produce desired
behaviors.

Physical Therapist A physical therapist provides intervention for issues related to

strength, coordination, postural control, or general motor
behavior. When working with ASD students, they may assist with
the use of playground equipment, use of stairs, and ensuring that
the classroom or home environment is arranged in a way that
facilitates independence and success.

Paraprofessional A paraprofessional assist the special education teacher as well as

a general education teacher when assigned. They often work
closely with the students needs. They provide great insight on the
student's strengths, areas of need, interests, and anything of
concerns.

Vocational Specialist Vocational specialists have expertise in post-secondary education

and employment options. They focus on career development and
prepare students for independence and for integration into a
post-secondary school, work, or community environment.
Working with ASD students, they may assist in the transitioning
program helping with proper job placement, helping with the
transition of college such as accommodations, and helping with
community resources available to them.

Adapted Physical An adapted physical education teacher develops, implements,

Education Teacher and monitors a carefully designed physical education instructional
program for a learner with a disabilities. Working with ASD
students, they might modify equipment so that the student can be
successful, yet challenged. They might use balls that will promote
sensory input during activities. They may consider using video
images and video feedback as children with autism often benefit
greatly from the visual cues.

Pediatrician A pediatrician provides medical care to people ranging in age

from newborns to young adults. They are responsible for
 examining, diagnosing, and treating children. Pediatrician are the
first point of reference when parents have developmental or
behavior concerns. They have the opportunities to provide
resources and get early interventions for the child.

Nutritionist A nutritionist develops and monitors appropriate feeding plans to

address the nutritional needs of the child. When working with
ASD children, they may work with sensory issues, food habits,
and food preferences.

Social Worker A school social worker supports students with disabilities whose
academic, behavioral, or social-emotional issues interfere with
their education. Depending on age, they might receive services
such as social skills training, transition planning,
conflict-resolution training, individual counseling, family
counseling, or job-placement training.