Looking to relocate back to the States. Searching for which of our states have the best care and assistance to help children with autism succeed. Would specially like to hear from parents, educators, therapists, health care prof. dealing with developmentally delayed children. My child is two and a half years old. Your help greatly appreciated.
2006-11-09 04:28:01 · 8 answers · asked by TrueSoul 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Decide first what kind of approach you are interested in for your child. Typically with autism there are three approaches to education: 1) The teach method (not sure how to spell it
2) ABA - applied behavior analysis
3) another one called floortime, or floor technique or something like that
ABA is what I am most familiar with. It is best for children with Autism whom are not high functioning socially. Many states have great ABA programs in their public schools, as well as private institutions which only service children with Autism. NY has a great deal of private ABA schools, but the waitng list may be long. You might want to research the techniques first and then look at the state's facilities.
Good luck with whatever you do.
2006-11-10 04:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by deedee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wisconsin has some good resources. I managed a group home for extremely severe kids with autism and their families moved to Wisconsin for the services. Check out the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) I've since move to North Dakota and have not been impressed with special ed school staff. They don't even have the most basic idea of how to deal with these kids. Wherever you end up make sure that you are working with your child now on communication. It could mean the difference between them talking or not as they get older.
2006-11-10 10:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello everyone I live in Corpus Christi, Tx I feel as though there isn't enough resources for my daughter she is in dire need of ABA there is only one therapist in town but she doesn't accept her insurance. MHMR doesn't provide ABA services to children under 17 or 18, she is 10. I haven't found a school that offers intensive ABA services or has an onsite sensory integrated room. I would appreciate some suggestions. I feel early interventions is crucial and I feel as though I'm losing time. I m seeking the best treatment centers and schools. I'm willing to relocate if I must. I'm a single mom of three daughters and with little work history hence her birth. Before she was born I was working toward a career in law. Now my direction is in ABA or therapy of some sort, definitely working with our special children and families is where I want to be. I also have little hours in continued education. My fear for years was accepting her condition believing for a miraculous healing. Now, I have realized this is my purpose, I want to head toward greater heights helping her, other single mothers n maybe myself in coping with all that the Lord has for us. I want the rest of my life to be the best of what I been missing out of.
2014-03-03 13:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by Eliza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3 year old with autism and we live in Wiscosnin. Wisconsin Early Autism Porject has the best numbers as far as recovery rate in the world. WI also has a state funded program that provides for 35hrs of 1:1 ABA therapy/week...free. This is available for each child for three years and then they go in to the post-intensive phase which is less hours and lasts another three years. teh therapists come to your home to work with your child. The schools in my area are wonderful! email me if you need more info
2006-11-12 19:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by question33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As autism is unfortunately very prevalent in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, there are lots of services around here. School districts that seem to have a lot of funding include Menlo Park, Los Altos, Mountain View, and Palo Alto. Don't know about the rest of the state!
2006-11-12 13:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
North Carolina has Division TEACCH.
Pennsylvania has great programs for special needs especially autism near both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
New Jersey has many good programs through Rutgers University and Dr. Vincent Carbone.
I've worked as a speech language pathologist in both the Northeastern and Southeastern coasts of the US. I have to say the Northeastern US has great programs near most major cities (Philly, NYC, Baltimore, Boston)
Good luck!
2006-11-10 22:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by lolabellaquin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there. I currently live in Montogomery Co. MD and they have a wide range of service through the schools, as well as an active autism community, Add in the fact that DC is a major city, close to Children's Hospital in Baltimore and both Bethesda and Walter Reed (if you are military) and there are resources you won't find in other parts of MD. HOWEVER, Montogmery Co. is one of the most exspensive areas in the country, especially when it comes to homes, so be prepared.
2006-11-09 21:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I teach children with ASD. I hear that Connecticut is on the "cutting edge".
2006-11-10 21:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by mazzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋