It would save thousands per child in the long run as each child emerges at the end of each program greatly improved, some children are self reliant afterward and all children are more independant. This would save money for sheltered accomodation, support workers etc etc etc
2007-03-15 01:25:29 · 5 answers · asked by okocha 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Because the government doesn't look past its own nose.
ABA is expensive, the government will resist paying anything more than they have to- unless its going into their own pockets.
However- the local authority may pay part towards residential ABA school, if it can be proved that is the only option available for education- its still unlikely.
Not all children benefit from ABA and not all are more independent.. different things work for different people.
Most of the big autism professionals and people on the autistic spectrum that I know, dislike ABA because they see it as just training children like animals- so they can perform a task or say a word- without understanding the meaning.
It's not the only thing you can do to help your child. Sorry I couldn't be more positive but hey- if its working for you then stick with it!
2007-03-16 05:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by Elsie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because at this point the government hasn't established that it is the only or best way to treat autism. BTW the government doesn't pay for a lot of things it should. There are grants out there if you qualify financially. Some universities and autism clinics will help ya find a better rate if you agree to be part of their studies on ABA. Some kids ABA doesn't work on, but another side project called PLAY by Dr Richard Solomon does. It also isnt covered by goverment or insurance.
2007-03-15 02:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by chellyk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is in an ABA program sponsored by the government (U.S.). Its an in-home service but in some cities they have special schools that are all ABA and when we move that is what she is going into. I don't know about "sheltered accomodation" because I am not aware of any "care homes" like this.
2007-03-15 05:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by laineyette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen a couple of programs in my state that are paid for by DDD. They provide ABA habilitations as well as respite services. They are neat programs and do work with alot of help from the habilitation worker as well as the parent.
2007-03-15 05:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by alybr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps because we live under capitalism not socialism
2007-03-15 17:35:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋