We are a month or so ahead of you on this journey. Our 3 year old son was diagnosed at the end of September. We would be more than happy to fill you in on all that we have learned in the past 3 or so months of reading everything we could get our hands on.
feel free to contact us on onedea@shaw.ca and we will pass on our phone number to you
Todd & Lisa
Oh, you might want to post your e-mail address so other parents can contact you as well.
Ok, so….I know you have all probubally read this about a hundred times, but, I am so lost I dont know which way to go. My 22 month old son was just diagnosed last week with autism. I have been told by many people that early intervention is fantastic, so I feel hopeful. I do know some basic thing about what to do, ( like find a bahavior consultant and build a team) I was wondering if there are any families out there who can recomend certain consultants, or perhaps ones to stay away from. I see that there tends to be a wait list no matter who I go to. what can I do with my son in the mean time? I really feel like time is being waisted. Also, can someone explain what this ABA program is I keep reading about? ( I live in Langley, BC, so any consultants in the lowermain land would be preferred) Any advice or anything would really help me right now. Thanks, Kelly.
I am asling on behalf of another family….If you know a reputable clinic where a child can be assessed for ASD in Kelowna, please let me know. Many thanks,
Hi Jamie. I'd be interested in speaking with you, or emailing you directly. Would you mind posting your contact information on the FEAT board so that people can reach you?
Ok – so again its paper time for me at school. Here my topic – Autism as a social issue or something along those lines. What I want to show, the challenges RE: funding, support for ABA from governments, schooling issues – politics, not autistic enough for support, ect ect. Anyone want to share some insites, links, articles or comments please send me a message! I want to prove that people with Autism deserve support and that this is a social issue. Thanks.
I am a student of Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and I am also a Senior ABA therapist working with consultants from EAP and the Able Clinic. I am going to make an art project that aims to trigger some attention to the issue regarding ABA being covered by Medicare. I am gathering pictures of children with or without Autism; however, their identity will not be revealed (whether each child is on or off the spectrum). More info will be provided if you are interested; I can also send you a sketch of what the project will be like. Please email me at sllim@eciad.ca!
Welcome to the world of Autism, Tony and Gloria, you have quite ride ahead of you!! Your best bet is to stay in contact with the people of FEAT (as I discovered the hard way!) They honestly do take alot of leg work out of your learning process as we have almost all tried (and failed)with alternative, untested treatments at one time or another. FEAT also has a list of consultants that may be a little more "selective" than some of our Government lists (which have to include everyone with a remotely related degree who wants to hang out a shingle, whether or not they are actually reputable consultants) You have made a good first step, I don't know what area you are in but a 'phone call to the autism society will also keep you abreast of the parent information meetings, which can also be very helpful and will help to make you feel less alone(as will this chat). Good Luck!
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