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

Product Description
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.