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Is There A Specific Site You Use To Look For Qualified Sitters For Your Kids? My Son’s Current Sitter Is Leaving And Need A Replacement.
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Childcare, Babysitting, After school childcare

Any Tips On Managing Sleep Issues In Children With Autism?
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Routine, visual schedule (PECS). What motivated my son to transition to bedtime was the “clean up song”. Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere. Clean up, clean up, everybody do their share!” I used… read more

Can A Childcare Centre Restrict You Child To Limited Hours ? They Are Claiming Due To Inclusion Support They Will Only Allow 6 Hours Per Day
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My son is autistic, non verbal. He attends a childcare who has applied for inclusion support. However they today handed me a letter to sign which outlines I cannot leave me son with their care more than 6 hours a day. If I go over the 6 hours I will be charged $35 an hour.
I'm so upset and feel so disappointed. I was planning on returning back to work however cannot due to this restriction.

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Thanks for your response Gary I've spoken to them and they have agreed to extend the hours to 7.5 hours a day. I appreciate you

I'm In The Market For A New Job, But I Need To Find Child Care For The Summer That Doesn't Cost A Fortune.
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My daughter is 13 years old and high functioning. We are in the Gardiner area. I've tried the Boys and Girls club and they don't have any openings for the summer at the moment. She qualified for one week on a scholarship.

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Ok wow , I hope u find something soon becuz it’s expensive on a general for child care-during the school year and it’s more expensive in the summer becuz the go all day which is going to be more… read more

San Diego Area Childcare Resources
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Where do you’re kids with autism go for childcare during school breaks? I’m having trouble getting this set up.

Having Challenge Finding Childcare For 11 Yr Daughter. I’m A Single Parent & Work FT In Healthcare. Any Suggestions?
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MAOF if you have it available for free

Can Anyone Tell Me Where We Can Find Respite Care And/or A Sitter For A Few Hours In Wisconsin Dells?
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We're going to be visiting the Wisconsin Dells in mid-August. Can anyone refer me to someone or someplace where we can find respite care and/or a sitter for a few hours? My son is 8 y/o and verbal.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Try YMCA childcare.

Anyone Know A Pediatrician Who Is Good With Kids On The Spectrum In DTLA Or K-town LA?
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Please recommend a good pediatrician and dentist in Los Angeles. Thanks!

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Thanks!

Respite Time
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I am a single mom of 3 toddlers. One has been diagnosed with ASD. I suspect they all have it the more I learn about this condition. My family is uncomfortable with us visiting. ...so we do not do holidays or special events. I have been doing this for 3 years and I could use a break. Not an over night but a day or at least few hours so I can do something for me.. any suggestions on who would be qualified to watch these boys? I think I may need 3 sitters... are there any organizations that have… read more

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1- Accredited Respite Services
2- ARC-SD
3- Cambrian Homecare
4- SD Respite Project creel Industries
5- YMCA-childcare Resource Service

Any Asd Friendly Dentists Or Doctors In The San Antonio Area?
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I'm looking for a doctor that won't tell me my son's diagnosis is wrong, a doctor who will listen to everything I say and not just hear what they want. A dentist who won't sedate my son for everything that needs done on him.

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We see Dr. Nhung Tran, Developmental Pediatrician, at Round Rock Specialty Clinic, about every 2-3 months. Has he been evaluated at the Autism Community Network? http://www.acn-sa.org/
That would be… read more