Things to Consider First:
If you are experiencing challenging behavior and/or are looking for ideas of what supports to put in place, please review this checklist of things to consider when it "just isn't going right"
Please note, that if you do not have all of the items on the checklist in place you can still complete and submit a Request for Consultation from the Metro Region ASD Network.
Things to Consider when it "Just Isn't Going Right"Who can complete a referral?
Anyone!
Generally, the teacher and/or staff who work with the student would be able to provide the most information about the student and areas of concern, however anyone is welcome to submit a referral for support
Please note, if you are a parent seeking support for your child in the school setting, it is recommended you speak with your school team about having them submit the Referral for Consultation form, as a first step
Additionally, you are welcome to contact the Metro Region ASD Network Coordinator, Teri McGill (tmcgill@esu3.org) for additional information, resources, and any questions
How do I request consultation support?
To submit a request for consultation and/or support please complete the Referral for Consultation form.
Steps for completion:
Click on the link to complete the Referral for Consultation form
Download the signature page from the link in the form OR from this link
Please note that the Request for Consultation form cannot be submitted without the signed signature page uploaded to the form
Provide the requested information on the form
Once complete, hit submit and the Metro Region ASD Team will be notified of your submitted request for consultation
What should be expected once the request is submitted?
The Metro Region ASD Coordinator will review your request for consultation
You may receive an email with any additional questions or information that may be needed
A time will be scheduled to come out to conduct an observation and meet with the team about next steps of support
It is preferred, the whole team be present for this meeting to discuss the top areas of focus determined in the referral, roles, expectations, etc. for moving forward
Do I need to fill out a new referral form every year if the request is for the same individual?
Yes
The NE ASD Network is funded through a federal grant and must provide annual reports, regarding services provided
Team information and concerns typically change from year to year as well, making an updated referral necessary
Can you support teams with students who are under the age of 8 with a diagnosis and/or eligibility verification of Developmental Disability (DD)?
Yes, we can provide support, even if the student does not specifically have an Autism verification