Autism Case Study Essay

1.This is a complex case as three of the children are on the autism spectrum and the parents are in family court regarding parenting time. Mr. Cornelius, the biological father, parenting time is supervised. Prior to the last court hearing held on Nov 8, 2016. Mr. Cornelius visits were supervised by an agency called Peaceful Measures. Mr. Cornelius was responsible for the fees associated with this service. Mr. Cornelius stated that he could not afford to pay for the services. Mr. Cornelius shared that it cost him nearly 300 dollars per visit.

To alleviate this financial burden, the Division was order to run background checks on individuals identified by Mr. Cornelius and Ms. Kochan. It was order that if the identified individual
The family would like for him to attend a school named Celebrate the Children as it appears that this school is equipped to meet Christopher academic and behavioral needs. The family has an interview with this school in the early month of December and is optimistic that the school will accept Christopher and the Rockaway school district will pay for the out of district school fees.

2. The Kochan/Cornelius case is being closed by the Division as the children mental health needs are being addressed through CMO. Michael, Christopher and Stephen all receives individual in-home counseling. According to Ms. Kochan she sees the services as beneficial. Mr. Cornelius has expressed that he has seen an improved in the children's behaviors during visits to his home.

Although Christopher is struggling in his former school setting. Both Ms. Kochan and Mr. Cornelius are actively searching for an academics setting that can meet the children's needs.

Unfortunately, the Division has not
Unfortunately this worker was unable to build a trusting relationship where the family felt comfortable expressing their underlying needs. The Division worker is optimistic that the family needs will be addressed through family court, the parents individual counseling sessions and through