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In this topic area, discussion is on all issues relating to setting up and running a home-based intervention program. Please feel free to bring up any problems or suggestions. Parents can help each other greatly by sharing information and giving suggestions.

In addition to parents helping parents, A.B.A. professionals on in the Discussion Group can also help provide insight and guidance.

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[Maureen St. Cyr]

Hi Dave…I'm actually surprised you've never run into this before, but yes, to my knowledge all the reputable consultants charge for phone and email service, though sometimes not at the same rate as for in-person workshops. The actual fees vary, and if you are concerned, you should speak to your consultant about it, but it is not unreasonable to think we would have to pay for these. Whether by phone or mail or in person, it takes their time to work on your child's program, and it is their time that we are paying for.

[David Bridges]

Attention CEE parents: Has anyone else out there been invoiced for phone and e-mail consultations OVER & ABOVE the usual workshop fees? I'm switching to a new consultant and alll of a sudden they have tagged on an extra 600-odd dollars (US) for such things over the past 8 months. I'd appreciate it if you'd let me know in this space or phone 913-3343. Or e-mail davidbridges@home.com

[Susan Burns]

hello all …. we are waiting for acceptance from weap[wi.] or autism partnership[cal.] for james [10]. from the me-list i have had lots of response[favourable] about both. about the psychological testing, i guess i lucked out [finally] … the school is sending james to sunnyhill for everything i need next week. i think all the places require the psych. testing. …..it can be done privately.[about $600 to $800] spbpt@hotmail.com 640-8505 467-8313

[Shanan Rice]

I received quite a few personal responses to
my inquiries and came to one conclusion: I
won't have anyone but the most qualified
people messing with my child's mind. I have
no doubt that some of these people think that
they are actually doing families a favour, but
they are misled. Somewhere down the line,
someone is pulling the strings……..

[Maureen St. Cyr]

I must have missed Shannon Rice's post, but
I am extremely skeptical about any
consultants who are "courting her." We all
know there is an extreme shortage of
qualified, capable, professional ABA
consultants. THEY don't "court" anyone — they
have waiting lists. Before using any new
consultanting firm or individual, it is best to
check them out VERY carefully. Ask about their
education and background and especially ask
for references. "Has BC hired some qualified
consultants?" If by this you mean the BC
government, pardon me for laughing out loud.
Our wonderful provincial mandarins will have
to be dragged kicking and screaming through
the courts before they will bow to doing
anything of value to our children.

[Deleted User]

We use CEE and are very happy. But, I know of a family that has been on a waitlist for CEE for 5 months now. I believe they are fully booked. (although, they should have returned your calls by now). Clearly there is a consultant shortage.

Earlier this week, Shannon Rice asked about consultants in BC who have been courting her. She asked the question "Has BC hired some qualified consultants?" I was interested in what the answer to this question would be but saw no reply. Perhaps people replied directly to Shannon, but I would be interested in hearing what people had to say. Anyone have any comments or information on this?

[David Bridges]

Don:
Before you use ANY outfit, be SURE to check with others who have used/are using them.

Dave Bridges

[Deleted User]

….and their website is:

http://www.earlyed.com

[Sheila Hotra]

Don the Center for Early Education's phone number is 858-678-8686, and their address is 6046 Cornerstone Court West Suite 157, San Diego, CA 92121 and their fax number is 858-678-8687

[Deleted User]

I am trying to reach the Center for Early Education in San Diego. This is the group of consultants that spoke at the SFU conference in October. To date I have not received any contact. Is anyone aware of a new phone number or address for them? Or is anyone currently using the Center for Early Education? We are wanting to start an at home program for our daughter. We were very impressed with them and would like to pursue using them for our daughter.
Thanks,
Don

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