The HANDS in Autism program is one system for building a working team of caregivers and therapists who are focused on the well-being of a person with autism.

There are many things that can get in the way of the team approach to autism therapy and care of a person with autism. This article describes the need for training and teamwork across the home, medical, educational, and community systems that support people with autism. The authors suggest that the team of caregivers should be taught about autism and about evidence-based treatments for autism. This training should be given to all people who care for and treat the person with autism. A system should also be put in place so that caregivers in all systems can work together to suggest therapies and programs for people with autism.