Concerning a topic that hits close to home, people will always hold different values, beliefs, and opinions. Such a concept will also be the source of tension and conflict when two parties cannot agree on the best route for success. One such topic that merits controversial values and beliefs among professionals and parents alike is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Often, when a parent is raising a child with ASD, they have not previously been exposed to a child with ASD. The parent will likely ask themselves, people they know, and professionals, what the next step will be in order to ensure the best quality of life for their child. Success for a child with ASD begins with parent education, and expands with the education of the professionals
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Similar to parents and families, professionals across the board will have varying values and beliefs about ASD and intervention approaches. Conflict exists for professionals in several areas. Professionals are often forced to deal with staffing issues. The question arises about who to hire, concerning education and background, and how to obtain an adequate amount of staffing as the need for Autism therapy grows. Those in the field may disagree about what kind of training to provide for paraprofessionals who do not have advanced degrees. Professionals may also disagree on the location of intervention, whether it is best for the child with ASD to receive therapy in the comfort of their own home, or in a clinic with the appropriate resources readily available. Furthermore, the content of programs is a source of conflict for professionals. Since every person with Autism Spectrum Disorder is different, presents with a variety of symptoms, and requires different content to accommodate their needs, it is necessary for content to be varied across intervention approaches. Parents and professionals may also find themselves faced with legal challenges. These legal challenges are often brought forth by a conflict with parents and caregivers because the child is not getting appropriate attention or adequate therapy (O’Brien & Daggett
Similar to parents and families, professionals across the board will have varying values and beliefs about ASD and intervention approaches. Conflict exists for professionals in several areas. Professionals are often forced to deal with staffing issues. The question arises about who to hire, concerning education and background, and how to obtain an adequate amount of staffing as the need for Autism therapy grows. Those in the field may disagree about what kind of training to provide for paraprofessionals who do not have advanced degrees. Professionals may also disagree on the location of intervention, whether it is best for the child with ASD to receive therapy in the comfort of their own home, or in a clinic with the appropriate resources readily available. Furthermore, the content of programs is a source of conflict for professionals. Since every person with Autism Spectrum Disorder is different, presents with a variety of symptoms, and requires different content to accommodate their needs, it is necessary for content to be varied across intervention approaches. Parents and professionals may also find themselves faced with legal challenges. These legal challenges are often brought forth by a conflict with parents and caregivers because the child is not getting appropriate attention or adequate therapy (O’Brien & Daggett