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I am new to this group.I have 34 months old boy and girl twins.My boy is diagnosed with ASD and currently taking ABA therapy.My girl is doing fine.We are planning to purchase a house (in sunnyvale and cupertino)which comes under cupertino school district as services are better here.I am wondering which is the better school for both of my kids?Any suggestions?I appreciate your help in this regard.
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Hi has anyone in the Philadelphia received services for their child ,from Spin,Northeast Treatment Center ,or Drexel Autism Center.
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Sorry, amnio...
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@A MyAutismTeam Member Do you see this change in personality and regression re-appear before each PANDAS episode?
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