Things to Consider First: 

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