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I agree with some aspects of the perspective on interprofessional collaboration presented by Shahidullah et al. (2018). I agree that primary care providers (PCPs) should be familiar with commonly used medical, clinical, and school-based resources so that they can refer families appropriately for the proper care of their patients (Shahidullah et al., 2018). Given that PCPs are often the first point of contact when parents have concerns about their child’s development or behavior, they should have the proper training on the resources available in the community and be able to provide next steps for families (Shahidullah et al., 2018). However, with the lack of time and training PCPs face, it may be unrealistic for PCPs to work collaboratively with educators and mental health providers to develop school-based mental health services or closely monitor specialty areas of a child’s treatment (Shahidullah et al., 2018). My proposed solution to this is to employ a behavior analyst, case manager, or other professional to work either in the medical, clinical, and/or school environment to serve as a bridge between the medical and clinical/school environments. This person can aid families with resources such as social support, access to specialty care, and information on medical, clinical, and school processes (Shahidullah et al., 2018). They could also inform members of the client’s team about the other sectors of the client’s treatment and home life. This member of the team would help create coordinated care for families and help the field of ASD treatment as a whole provide more compassionate approach to care.
This article relates to my future career as a behavior analyst as it emphasizes the importance of collaborative care for clients. I should have coordinated care conference meetings with all of the client’s stakeholders regularly to create a comprehensive treatment package that meets the wants and needs of the client and stakeholders.