A “Stranger” Among Us: Hiring In-Home Support for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Neurological Differences

Hiring one-to-one providers to support your child is not work for the faint of heart, but finding the right person is worth every bit of effort involved. And A “Stranger” Among Us shows you how. Based on years of personal experience, research, and interviews with parents and providers, Lisa Lieberman has written a one-of-a-kind book that demystifies what could otherwise be an overwhelming task – finding the best one-to-one support for a child or young adult with disabilities.

A “Stranger” Among Us will show you how to:

-Decide what kind of support your child needs

-Develop a job description that aligns with your family’s values and needs

-Get the word out about the job opening

-Screen for quality candidates

-Conduct a productive interview

-Check references

-Set up in-home communication and train providers

Using examples, checklists, and sample questions, Lieberman creates a framework from which a family can assess its needs and core values before moving forward with the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and retention of quality one-to-one support and respite care that best fits its needs. Obtaining care for loved ones is a critical process, and “Stranger” covers a complex topic with sensitivity and understanding. ISBN: 1931282749, By Lisa Ackerson Lieberman