ABSTRACT
This chapter is about sharing my experience of going on a journey with two children on the Autism spectrum and presenting with multiple symptoms. My first contact with the parents and children was meeting them at a team assessment for entry to the hospital and special school, where I was in full-time employment as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
The assessment of the children was based in my therapy room with the SLT psychologist, principal and myself. It was a play-based observation of the child’s reactions relating to us and toys in the room. Other team members, social worker psychiatrist reviewed the family history with the parents as was presented with files that came with the application. It was agreed by the team that these children should have individual play therapy sessions as part of their intervention. As with any therapeutic approach, it was very important for me to choose a suitable approach that would provide for their needs.
