The treatment team for a child with ASD should include a pediatrician/primary care provider in the medical home, and it may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, a pediatric neurologist, a child psychiatrist, a child psychologist, a speech-language therapist, a behavioral specialist, a special education teacher, and an occupational therapist.
Source: Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide.
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