I am frustrated but trying to calm down. My son was diagnosed mildly autism last week by neuro he recommened full inclusion. I want full inclusion as he did well in a trial run or a home based intervention but I do not know how to get it.

The IEP today the school would rate him more severe refused full inclusion said special day class 8:25 to 12:30 to !2:30 to 2:20 ABA. Two times a week speech and one time OT.


I am a single mom who has lost three jobs because of this I would like full inclusion or to do intensive ABA services for him. The school district did not take into account my concerns I did get loud and upset. I am going to call my doctor ask for help with something to calm me down. I can't hold job and I am suppose to put him in a five day a week program. I did just get my real estate license and am a paralegal

I took my son to full inclusion to try it out and he did okay better then I thought. Its seems like 8:25 to 2:30 is a long day and he has just turned three. Can someone teach me the ABA? My son reacts well to me and I am also highly educated. I just feel in the pit of my stomach the school program is not the place for me or my son I do know know.

Since they rated his severely autistic could regional center help??? What treatments are there??? Two st a week I think he needs three times a week and the goals seem rather low. They also said they could not get enough to make an accurate assesment as he did not listen to them.

He did well at the full inclusion program. What are the treatments??? Are there other sources for funding. right now I wish I was rich. . .I only want the best for my guy!

I only signed I ws there I dont want to go back! I have read that ABA is successful when it is intensive is 8 hours a week enough????

Me and my little 3 year old :o

Hi..

I'm relatively new at all of this (son dx'd with autism officially in 12/04) but I do know the Regional Center here has been wonderful. Even though your child is three, you can still seek help for him. They can also help you with your school system, as they will suggest you work with your school district as primary. Call, get the paperwork filled out and sent back, and you'll have an intake assessment. I know some people say that with dx's of Asperger's they don't always get help, but with an autism dx, it is one of the things they are there for. We found help with them, and my son was four.

It's not a fast process, but it's definitely been worth it for us.

Good luck to you -- I work-from-home full-time, and even then, it's hard to do all the running around needed and I have worried about my job more than once, so I feel for you.

Bzybeader

ABA therapy has had excellent results as a matter of fact you can learn about it and can do some of it but you cannot do it alone and eventually you will need other children your child's age to have a group situation when your child is ready. We live in Illinois and we have a University that does this therapy. Now, according to the Board of Education your child is eligable and your home or local school district should fund all therapies even coming to your home, childcare facility, or babysitter's house to do them. Check out ed dot gov for laws concerning your home state. Yes, it does seem like a long day but it is extremely benifical to the success of your child. Best Wishes!
B

Placement decisions are made by the IEP TEAM, which means that the Team can choose a placement that members of the team (including parents) don't necessarily agree with. Ask for a copy of your rights, and if you feel strongly that his needs aren't being met, go through the process outlined in the right booklet.

Honestly, I feel jealous that your son is receiving so much as far as services. My son receives only 4.5 hours a week. All research indicates that a minimum of 30 hrs/week is best.

One more thing: they are required to provide your son with services, but they don't have to be "the best" services. You'll run into many districts that will say "What you are asking for is a Cadillac and what we are required to provide you with is an Escort" or something like that.

I am not sure what part of California that you are in, but up here in the Stockton, Modesto are the regional center here is great. They did all of Cody's dx, come with me at every single IEP meeting to ensure that all of his needs are being met.

The name of the regional center up here is The Valley Mountain Regional Center. Get his an appointment with your local regional center to go through intake. It can take several months before you get to see a councilor and they start all of the testing to see where your child will be best suited for what time of classroom, but it is so worth it.

My son was 3 yrs old when he got the dx from them. He got his to see his intake cordinator in April of last year. He got the dx in Oct of the same year and started in school at the end of Nov. It can take months to get to this point, but once they start moving it goes really fast. There will be a lot of testing, and I mean A LOT of testing, but it is so worth it.

The regional center is also the place that will pay for respite care for your child. They also have so wonderful parenting classess for us to take. And if you pass the classess it opens up other services that they can provide for you.

I hope this helps.

ftbworker

I am in CA also, the regional center can be alot of help. You have to light a fire under your case worker to get you need, but its there. CA also has Family Empowerment centers that work with the regional centers. We found a wonderful child advocate at the family empowerement center and she has made a huge difference in what the school will provide. Call your caseworker and see what you can do, good luck!