We live in NYC My daughter is not receiving Occupational therapy since September of last year 2021. I ask the teacher why is she not receiving OT and she said she will contact administration to find out. Over a month later the teacher told me that they are waiting to have more OT come into the school to service kids that need it smh. At this point I don't know what to do how long should she wait for her mandated therapy this makes no sense. Can someone tell me how I can approach this please and… read more
I have my son in speech and occupational therapy. How does Aba therapy help a child with autism oppose to the current therapy I have him in?
ABA is one on one daily life skills and acedemic skill training to reroute common behaviors that influence these skills. It helps parents and children learn to navigate autism together and they become… read more
My four year old son was diagnosed at three in September 2014. What is the most important thing for newly diagnosed parents to know?
to take time for you. At first I would drop Isaiah off and cry in parking lot then drive to beach and cry some more. A few months later I asked my self how can I help him? I realized that if I relaxed… read more
My four year old son, Jacoby, has ADHD and high functioning autism. I am so confused and overwhelmed with the different therapies. I only know a little bit and ABA is the one that keeps popping up. What other therapy options are there and what are the pro cons? I just want to do what's best for him!
At his age, it's important to get him evaluated by the school district too. At age 3 they begin working with kiddos in pre-k special day classrooms. I was SUPER hesitant to get the school involved so… read more
Does anybody know a place that offers Occupational Therapy that accepts the Health insurance Medicaid in the area Jonesboro Georgia for a 4 year old High Functioning Autistic Child. I called many places and it seems that nobody takes medicaid.
My son is 12 and we have been waiting for services for occupational therapy but they keep telling us that he is on the waiting list. He gets speech therapy from school but I don't think they are doing a good job. Do anyone have any suggestions?
How do you plan a homeschool program that involves physio, occupational therapy, and speech?? as well as socialisation.
Your child should be covered for any therapies through your local school district even if you homeschool! They will try to keep from doing it but you can fight it. If your child is eligible for health… read more