Extending Use of the Establish, Maintain, Restore Intervention to the Therapist-Student Relationship: A Case Report

Learning Disabilities Worldwide, Inc. 14 Nason Street, Maynard, MA 01754. Tel: 978-897-5399; Fax: 978-897-5355; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.ldworldwide.org/educators/ild-educators

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Secondary School Students; Autism; Students with Disabilities; Special Needs Students; Intervention; Mental Health; Positive Behavior Supports; Interpersonal Relationship; Allied Health Personnel; Case Studies; Psychological Characteristics; Occupational Therapy; Speech Therapy; Interpersonal Competence; Intelligence Quotient; Intelligence Tests; Behavior Problems; Child Behavior; Screening Tests; Questionnaires; Educational Needs

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children; Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire

1949-1212

The authors present a three-year case report for an adolescent student with Autism who has academic, behavioral, and mental health needs requiring collaborative school-based intervention. The case report outlines specifically how the student's mental health needs were supported through the application of a relationship-building framework. The authors discuss how elements of the Establish, Maintain, Restore intervention were applied to the therapist-student relationship. Results of the intervention consisted of stable connections with school staff and academic support for the student's educational success. Major takeaways and implications for school teams are discussed.

As Provided

2022

EJ1341308