Will the Government ever take appropriate action to keep up with the need for better services and Education for these children and their families?
2006-12-30 18:20:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anthony 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Momma: Under my rock, funding in my son's school is so limited that assistance is maxed out at 1 maybe 2 hours a week. We are not inundated with funding.
2006-12-31 21:19:09 · update #1
Autism is not curable. There is any real effective treatment. In Australia, smaller regions are not provided with large amounts of funding - any amount we get is a blessing but its very limited and the schools have to beg for it.
2006-12-31 21:24:44 · update #2
here in Australia it will take for a prime minister or other senior government minister to be personally touched by autism... or any condition before anything will be done...
the steiner education system does work well for children with autism but the geovernment minimised the funding to at least one steiner school I know of that had had lots of long term success with children and adolescents with lots of disabilities but especilly for those with autism....
the school closed down..
2006-12-31 10:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not until somebody really gets out there and bangs the drum and really makes a lot of noise about it. Unless someone in the legislature, etc. has a relative or someone close with Autism. Then maybe. I have a niece and a cousin who are Autistic, and there is so little understanding of this condition out there it's just pitiful. There are associations dedicated to education about Autism, and they try to help the families but they can only do so much. Especially in rural areas it is difficult to get any type of help. I hope some day this will change, but for now there's not much out there to help these children (and adults) and their families. Maybe we should start a letter-writing campaign to Capitol Hill, if enough people would start sending letters (not e-mail, real letters) somebody up there might pay attention. They spend billions on stupid research projects, surely they can put some funding into assistance for this small segment of the population that could really use the help.
2006-12-30 18:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by swttxlady 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Respite care for those adults with autism?!?!?! Hello!!!! I am a 38 yr old mom of 3 and have raised my kids JUST fine even though I have Asperger's Syndrome. I agree with those that say the Federal Gov't needs to have more funding for those with autism, however,I DO NOT agree that it can be cured. Talk about ignorance!!! It is a life-long battle.For me,I can't drive a car,I can't hold a job ( I don't do well with ppl) and I can't be around other ppl's kids without being really nervous) so I KNOW autism can't be cured. If that were so,I would he holding a driver's liscense,I would have a job,and I would not be on welfare. I am a virtual prisoner of my own home,as i don't like to go outside of my home for long periods of time. I hope and pray that the Gov't will take more appropriate action,I sincerely do. Forgive me for ranting,i'm sorry,but there are some ppl who have answered this question who have made me angry saying autism can be cured,and that some ppl need respite care for autistic adults. Most autistic ppl are smarter than the average person,and they are not dependent on others to care 24/7 for them.
2006-12-31 13:36:51 · answer #3 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where I live, in Wisconsin, familes have moved here simply because of the great services available to children with autisim. If we have poeple moving to recieve better services the goverment should be looking at what these cities/states are doing right and implement similiar programs across the country.
I also feel that government needs to continue to reserach autism so we can do everything we can to find a cause a possible cure.
2006-12-30 19:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by beloved_abbas_girl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Which country's Government are you referring to? As of now, the western world is certainly better for individuals with autism (and their families) ... this did not happen overnight, but only due to continuous initiatives by many people.
If you are personally affected in any way (either with autism, or as member of a family having a person with autism) or just concerned, think how you might do something. How about collectively and professionally approaching government functionaries with a wish list? Keep trying sincerely, and better services shall surely result.
God bless!
2006-12-30 18:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by xyz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The combating autism act just passed the senate. Here is the information. It's a good start!
The Combating Autism Act as passed by the full Senate authorizes over five years about $920 million in appropriations for autism research and services, consisting of
$ 405 million for discretionary research, collection and storage of data, and a strategic plan for autism research.
$ 185 million for Autism Centers of Excellence
$ 45 million for Centers of Excellence in Environmental Health and Autism
$ 75 million for Centers of Excellence in Autism Spectrum Disorder Epidemiology. ($15 million for fiscal year 2007, plus such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2008-2011, which we can assume will be no less than $15 million per year.)
$ 210 million for autism education, early detection, and intervention, including $ 45 million specifically authorized for interventions.
Such sums as may be necessary for the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.
There has also been approval for life-long respite care for autistic adults. I have no sums on that.
If you want to make a difference contact your local, state, and federal politicians. I make several emails a week in regards to supporting funding for autism.
There is no cure. Autism is a different way of living in the world. I think it should be respected.
Erica, I work with many families who have serious difficulty finding work programs for their autistic adult children. Respite is not needed by everyone with autism, but it does help those who truly need it. There are few appropriate services for autistic adults (I'm not talking about Asperger's syndrome) and families do need help.
2006-12-31 10:46:21 · answer #6 · answered by lolabellaquin 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been waiting 5 months to have my daughter checked by the school system for pdd since my cousin has it. I had to have a referral from my Dr and my insurance company is paying for it bec. the school is taking it's sweeeeeet time. My dad told me that the Europe has better service than the US when it comes to special needs. Just to let you know there is no cure for autism.The brain functions differently, you can tell with a CAT/MRI scan.
2006-12-31 14:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by Apple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good heavens, where are you living, under a rock??
In my school system, we're so inundated with so much "special needs" stuff, and so very much $$ of our school budget goes toward those kids and their classroom needs, it's truly handicapping the other students!!!
2006-12-31 15:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by Momma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope becuase the government think there is "better" things to spend money on like other countries who already have a million dollars to help their country.
2006-12-31 17:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by EllaBELLA♥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autism is not acknowledged as a lifelong disability in Illinois. I have been told that it can be cured. I work with these kids and would love to know how to cure it. I also have a child with autism.
2006-12-31 04:58:01 · answer #10 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋