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Bloomington, IL

My son was recently diagnosed with ASD. He is in speech therapy, OT and PT. The developmental pediatrician and his therapists keep telling me they highly recommend that I put him in preschool but I would prefer to keep him at home. Every time I ask what in home options there are they try to talk me out of it and will not talk to me about other options. Otherwise they are great and I do not want to switch to another DP or other therapists, but I am having a hard time finding the answer to this… read more

August 31, 2019
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A MyAutismTeam Member

I succumbed to the same pressure only to be so sorry I did. Your child will be much healthier and happier at home with you. Forget the school system. It’s nothing but an aggravation

September 18, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Check out RDI (relationship Development intervention). PLAY, TALK and just enjoy your son, that's what you both need. you can get him additional speech and OT through the school district if you want (he will need to be evaluated and then just say you are homeschooling but would like him to have services plan to get speech and OT, IF you want) however if he already getting those therapies and you are happy with them then that's fine too!

August 31, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

You could apply for the Autism Scholarship and get at home ABA training instead of preschool. Or find a special needs preschool.

August 31, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Join swimming class . It helps in social interaction n speech

September 29, 2019 (edited)
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you, I will definitely look into that!

August 31, 2019

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