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Moving To Fort Worth,TX. I Needwhich School District Is Better For Autism Services? Please Help!!
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Any Asd Friendly Dentists Or Doctors In The San Antonio Area?
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I'm looking for a doctor that won't tell me my son's diagnosis is wrong, a doctor who will listen to everything I say and not just hear what they want. A dentist who won't sedate my son for everything that needs done on him.

A MyAutismTeam Member

We see Dr. Nhung Tran, Developmental Pediatrician, at Round Rock Specialty Clinic, about every 2-3 months. Has he been evaluated at the Autism Community Network? http://www.acn-sa.org/
That would be… read more

posted January 28, 2015
Looking For A Hippotherapy Facility In Our General Area, Or Even A Horseowner With A Big Heart...???
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In need of a facility in our general region (tri-state area of WV, MD & PA) of Appalachia in Western MD, which offers hippotherapy, or possibly a local horse-owner with a big heart...PLEASE make suggestions; MUCH-appreciated!!

Hi Everybody , Does Any Anybody Has A Recomendation Of A Health Insurance That Covers ABA On The State Of Florida, Specially In Orlando?
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ABA Therapy
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We are in Dallas, Plano Texas area. Can someone recommend me an ABA therapy provider around this area please? Also if they provide in-home service. Thank you.

ABA Therapy Expenses
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Can anyone give me an idea of the cost for ABA therapy please?

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$35-$50 per hour is the rate for ABA therapist where we live.

posted January 15, 2015
Can Anyone Direct Me To Any Foundations Or Agencies That May Offter Financial Help For His Therapy?
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can anyone direct me to agencies or foundations i could seek out for finanicial assistance for his therapy since the state wont pay for services for 9 months cuz i am on a waiting list. my son is already 4 1/2 and so he is going to be five by the time he can start therapy. i am just worried since i have always read that the treatment is much more difficult the older the child is.

Funeral With The Family And Their Advice
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We have a very extended family geographically so I rarely see them but my Dad's funeral brought us together for the last time for a while. They got a taste of what my 4 year-old ASD girl and 3 year-old son are like. They saw my kids run around, my daughter eat mostly frosting off cake in a Chinese buffet, her yelling when I cough. . . They had the usual advice abut not letting my kids eat too much sugar, cut back on the TV and for me to get more sleep. My wife is an RN and we've had to deal… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

yeah I have an Aunt that has no kids but LOVES to give her input on what I should be doing. My own mother is a bit of the "tough love" sort and does not take her autism into account when it comes to… read more

posted January 23, 2015
Has Anyone Read This Book And Tried The Diet? Useful, Practical?
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Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia

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I've heard about it but haven't read it yet. Very curious!

posted January 14, 2015
ABA Therapy
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Which ABA therapy provider do you recommend for a 11 yr old boy with Autism? Thanks.