Elad Vashdi
Yaelcenter Institute, Israel
Title: The MDT method - A new integrative frame work for multi-disciplinary collaboration in treatment of children with ASD
Biography
Biography: Elad Vashdi
Abstract
The MDT (Multi-dimensional method) is a system that enables implementing the idea of multi-dimensional therapy, a therapy process that integrates multi-dimensions in different levels. The traditional academic therapy system defines disciplines such as PT, OT or SLP which sometimes overlap in arbitrary areas of responsibility. This overlapping might create sometimes untreated gaps in different areas. Another problem with the disciplinary approach in treatment of complex cases is the need for whole developmental picture understanding and full collaboration.
Few integrative methods rose over the last 20 years in order to answer these problems (ABA, DIR, RDI, Son rise, Miller method etc.). The MDT is new system that targeted the integrative aspect in treatment but strive for optimal integration of all aspects – developmental areas, disciplines, methods, goals, learning frames and, activities.
The MDT is a perception of integration in different levels but also a tool for implementing that idea. It includes developmental evaluations, a very complex analysis tool, hundreds of master treatment programs, treatment principles and a structured procedure for treatment at all levels.
The MDT is now practiced in Israel in two day care facilities under Yael Center treating 50 children on a regular basis. In addition it is practiced in other places around the world. The MDT is the basis of the VML method.