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we just moved back from a long stay in the middle east and our son is autistic with ID and he is now 25 years old. we live in virginia now and looking for any program that can help us place him even if it is a private as all the state funded has a long waiting list. so we can pay for his placement until such time we get the waiver approval. please help us if you you have a name or a resource of a consultant to guide us through
thank you
I have and we are getting good answers so far
Thank you very much
How do u know if your child needs ABA?
It’s usually the recommendation of the Dr who diagnosed. If it’s something you’re considering then you’d have an evaluation done just like with other services like speech and OT
My son is a 25 autistic with aggression and destructive behavior please help
Thank you so much, sorry for the late response.
I live in Lake Co., IL. The school district recognizes that this therapy is necessary for my son to be able to fully participate in school. He currently attends school for four hours a day and is in middle school at a therapeutic day school.
My daughter and 2 of her classmates will soon "age-out" of our state's education program for special needs children. They have "behaviors" that will prevent them from obtaining and keeping a job. There are also no affordable facilities or programs for young adults in our area. As a group we would like to develop a program similar to the one they have at school but lack the funds. I've researched online but was only shown sites to obtain funding for chartering a school which is not what we… read more
Sally, The answer to Q1 is not yet, Q2 in progress, and Q3 my daughter is still attending/ receiving services through our local school system (she can until she reaches age 21).Q4....I'm… read more
We have been going back and forth. With our 25 year old son who is autistic, with aggressive behaviors. He was on respiradone and the doctor changed it to invega which worked for the first 7 days and then all hell broke loose whe. He started to become so hyperactive and was eating until he vomits. The doctor then changed him to sere quell which also did not work because of the side effect call ankathesia ( excuse the spelling) a state which he becomes like so hyper that he will not stay still… read more
For more information you can visit their website at www.kennedykrieger.org. Not sure about the age ranges. Good luck.
My son has autistic disorder as well as anxiety disorder. Over te past few months we have discussed the possibility of medication for his anxiety and sleeping. I am VERY NERVOUS about this and I don't know what to do. I don't want to see his personality change, aside from fewer meltdowns and more sleep. Does anyone have any advice about what works and what doesn't ? He is starting kindergarten this year and I want to have him regulated by then. I have an appt with a psychiatrist on April 5th but… read more
Be careful not to strong a medication cuz Will make child pale almost dead like and sleep all the time and not able to do basic things like walking if to medicated
That's great.
My 3 year old grandson has autism and sensory disorder. He is scared of the potty ,refuses to even sit on it. He poops in the floor and hates to wear clothes ,Does anyone have any suggestions ?
If he is eligible for Head Start, there's help. They are geared towards children with disabilities and even if the family exceeds the income guidelines you should still apply because they give… read more
