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This chapter focuses on the importance of identifying a future vision for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in terms of determining the priorities and strategies that are most important for the child at a particular point in time. This is the central focus of the Cycle of Learning. The research on the use of person-centred planning in identifying a vision for a child is presented and the role of parents and children with ASD in education planning is discussed. This is followed by two case studies, which illustrate the ways in which two parents created a future vision for their child and then utilised that vision as a basis for decision-making and education planning. This is followed by an examination of how parents can take a more active role in identifying the vision for their child, assessing their child’s needs and establishing the priorities for their child’s learning. The Ziggurat Model provides a useful structure and resource for parents and professionals as they undertake this process.
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Webster, A., Cumming, J., Rowland, S. (2017). Empowering Parents to Create a Vision for Their Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In: Empowering Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2084-1_6
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