Parents, paraprofessionals, volunteers and other caregivers can all be e-helpers. Your role is to support the child and the therapist during each session. The level of involvement may vary from session to session and will be communicated by the therapist. 

Training is necessary at the beginning of the therapy process to ensure that e-helpers know how to troubleshoot and can set up the virtual office correctly (online platform).  

The e-helper is the person that helps provide tangible reinforcement and encouragement since they are located in the same room as the child. They also assist if the therapy involves using toys or printing materials ahead of time. E-helpers may be asked to email documents, photos or videos prior to an appointment in order to assist the therapist with planning successful therapy sessions. 

During assessments, the e-helper is briefly trained to help with the administration of the test items as needed. E-helpers are also trained to provide assistance without inadvertently giving the child hints or clues.