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Does Anyone Know About ESDM Training Programs?
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I dont know where to start, even when i google it, theres nothing in my area, and we are in a large city. Philadelphia, PA--anyone know where I can get some information?

Doesn Anyone Have Any Books That They Would Recommend For Helping Me Work With My 2 1/2 Yr Old Who Has Been Diagnosed With Autism Disorder?
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Behavioral interventions for young people with autism by Catherine Maurice and Gina Green.

Bed Wetting
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My son is six and has been off and on bed wetting since he was potty trained at 3.5 yrs old. We have tried everything from cutting off drinks two hrs before bed and adding a water proof cover to putting him in big kid pull ups. He was just diagnosed with ASD. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to handle this so that we don’t have to replace his bed every few months?

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Walmart has mattress protection covers, they zip over the entire mattress, then we made a cover made from the diaper cover material from Joanns, in a huge sheet. My sister had kiddos that would sleep… read more

Books
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Anyone read any good books on Autism..informational..stories..even advocating..

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Thank you Yankeebelle I just finished reading Not Even Wrong..LOVED IT..it's exactly what I needed...on to the next!

Inclusive Vs. Self Contained For High Functioning Autism
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Hi Everyone, My son is turning 3, and is diagnosed mild autism, high functioning. His testing at the public school he will be attending in September said he is overall on the average range. However, they are suggesting only 60 mins inclusion time a day, with the other 5 hours being in self contained. I was surprised by this, and want to ask for more...but I am not sure if I am right in doing so. Any feelings on self contained vs inclusion? What worked for your kids? Thanks!!!

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Usually inclusion programs are shorter days and self contained are longer. You sound like you are getting the best of both worlds with 60 minutes of typical peer time and then the rest of the time to… read more

Greeting Routine
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I'm trying to incorporate the early start denver model into our therapy plan. My 2.5 year old daughter is currently getting traditional ABA. I want to incorporate a greeting routine that I read about, but don't know the specifics. She is just learning to imitate words and inconsistently will imitate a wave. Any ideas from parents that implement a greeting routine. The therapist usually comes every morning for 2 hours.

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Offering the best advice I got to give : Our 10 year old has a drama session/class once a week at public school in the 4th grade. His teacher is great ! That teacher recommended a book : "Acting… read more

After 3 Yrs Home Based Service
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I have a 3 year old child who has been receiving autism services based on the Early Start Denver Model from Building Blocks, a program offered by the Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA. I am looking to continue ABA services to accompany the services from Public Schools in Quincy MA area. I would like have these services to occur at home when he is not in school. We have Cigna insurance. Are you able to help me with this? Or are you able to direct my enquiry to someone who can help me
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Your school district has a Student and Family Resource handout that lists all services provided and amount of time you can receive. Call the school child attends ask the school counselor... Then… read more

Has Anyone Been Able To Get ABA At School For Their Child?
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The doctor has prescribed ABA for Laurel to occur at school through a provider, but the school system is trying to block the provider from providing therapy in the school setting. IEP meeting is scheduled for Dec 6th. Suggestions?

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Thank you @A MyAutismTeam Member ! I needed that pep talk & good talking points. We go in at noon. Wish me luck!

Considering Relocating
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At this point, we really don't have a very supportive family and I could not care less about living in Cleveland, Oh. Does anyone know what the school systems are like in Columbus, Detroit, N. Havelock, NC, or Dfw Tx areas. If you live in any of these areas, please add me to your team I am curious about these cities. Thanks.

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DFW really depends on where live in the metroplex. Collin County has the most resources. I just moved from Collin County to Grayson County though and am extremely happy with the ECI services I am… read more

How Difficult Is It To Home School A Child Diagnosed With Moderate To Severe Autism? What Are The Pros And Cons?
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My 4 year old son was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism a few months ago. He is non verbal, and has many fine motor skill delays. He is in the special education preschool in the public school system. My worry is this: I am afraid that he is not getting the specific help he needs. At his teacher conference, his teacher told me that he might benefit from the special autism program in another city, but there is a good chance he won't be able to go next year, due to the wait list, but she is… read more

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Thank you for all the help. I have a lot to think about with my son. I just wish I could get the help though the county that I need, but of course it is slow going. I am going to keep researching… read more