Hi, we are moving to Chicago this summer and searching for a neighborhood with a good elementary school around. My son has moderate autism and has been thriving since he started ABA and special education at 3. Based on my research so far, it seems that we should not expect the same level of educational services from Chicago Public Schools as what we have now here in Boston. But I would love to know if any of you have had some positive experience with CPS concerning your child's special… read more
Hi Cate2, we no longer live in the area, but I heard some nice things about public schools in suburban cities north of Chicago. Good luck!
I'm searching for a new insurance plan for my son with ASD as he will graduate from EI in a few months. He doesn't get SSI (our income is just slightly higher than those who qualify) but we're applying for Common Health. Meanwhile, his current insurance will expire almost at the same time when EI ends, so we need a new insurance plan for him so that he can continue to receive ABA. I've been thinking about BlueCrossBlueShield, Harvard Pilgrim, and possibly Neighborhood Health Plan. Does anyone… read more
Thank you very much evak77! Your answer was very helpful. We will have our IEP meeting soon, so let's see what they say. Our SSI was rejected due to our income level. But we've applied for… read more
My family and I are moving to Massachusetts this summer. My son is currently 2 years old with ASD and will turn 3 early next year. We've not decided where to live and still looking around housing. My work will be in Cambridge, and we consider Watertown, Belmont, Arlington, or perhaps Newton. Which school district would you recommend for special preschool? These towns are usually well rated for public schools but I'd like to know which town(s) would probably provide better services for… read more
I went to a conference for my son's 3 year old transition to school with an Advocate/Parent Consultant. Her name is Elizabeth Bostic (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)… read more
We're on the waiting list for autism diagnosis while my son is receiving EI. He's 25 months. Our pedi sent a referral to Riley Hospital for Children (IN) more than two months ago, but still no words but that their intake coordinator will contact us when an appointment can be scheduled. If any has been to Riley, how long was your wait time? We're really hoping to have him diagnosed as he still does not interact with other kids (plus some sensory issues). Any response would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, pennysisco. It looks like they just want me to wait till their intake calls me. But I'll keep checking even if the same answer returns. thanks.
We're planning to move to Massachusetts with 2 yrs old. He is currently on EI and we live in Indiana. Soon we'll get a diagnosis (and our OT says it's likely to be ASD). Since we def. want a smooth transition (for therapy-wise) for our son, we should decide whether this summer (he's still 2) or next January (he'll turn 3) would be better for his therapy plans. What happens if we move in the middle of EI? Does this mean another waiting for a new evaluation by a MA Early Intervention team? Or… read more
Summer... start calling today and find out how to register what you need to do. They test here months before school starts if you want to get him in the ECFE/ECSE program.
id like to form a social get together group for young adults too. I have a plan. please add me and communicate. Blessings!
Where in Maryland? We are looking to move there and I have been trying to scope out the best possible area for our family and my 3yo son who is ASD.
As a parent who will soon have a working young adult child starting soon and I don't want him to lose his SSI if any of you parents or anyone who understands that my question is for example like do you work two days or just the weekend from what-to-what hours. I definitely continue with his therapy.
Hello, you really have a lot going on. I never heard of special needs trust. I have a trust fund to leave with my son but my daughter be over it so the SSI can’t mess with his check. Yes those tea cup… read more
My 22 year old non verbal autistic son struggles to go to sleep every night even though he takes medication, him not sleeping stresses me out because he needs sleep, and I also have to tap his chest every night because he can’t sleep by himself and he always needs someone with him, I am with him all night and I can’t get sleep myself until he can get his sleep, I hope I can find a solution to this problem please give suggestions, Thank you!
My son is 12. but he has the same issues. So on days when melatonin (we choose not to take prescribed medication) doesn't work ... we will go out, take a walk and stretch, and do what most adults do… read more
My daughter uses a compression sheet on the advice of our OT. She loves it.
If it continues for a long time, I would consider ruling out and potential medical issues