The private psychologist who works with my son is by far superior to the social worker supplied by the school district. The social worker sees everything as a product of the home. If child is acting out .. then the child must have a terrible home life. While the psychologist specializes with children on the autism spectrum as well as LD children. The psychologist sees the whole child as well as the child's home & school environment. A child is acting out .. lets look at potential causes starting with investigating if there is a learning disability or developmental issue. I just don't think social workers are able to get the extra training that would allow them to see outside the box. That is what I have experienced.