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  • in reply to: Room Three: Discussions about Government Topics #2677
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    Regarding posting by Anonymous,Feb 17

    The silence is deafening.

    Perhaps that answers some of your questions.

    in reply to: Room One: General Topics Discussion #4324
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    Hi!!Avery!!My name is Corry,and I'm a mother of twins,and my son Tanner has autism,I was reading your letter what you wrote acouple weeks ago about tretments,and diets.It was very interesting to read it!Since my son Tanner,is 4yrs old,and he isn't on one of those diets.I just got told last month he should be on one of those diets.Well it really make's me wonder sometimes because,my son has had some of these foods since he was 8months old,and has never be on one of those diets.So it was very uplifting to know not all kids with Autism is on one of those diets.It's alright if your kid is not on one of those!Corry{Tanner's mom}My e-mail is brookes100@hotmail.com

    in reply to: Room Two: Behavioural Treatment Topics #1069
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    I am trying to find a speech and language pathologist who has specific training in the behavioural method of teaching. I understand that children with autism have a better chance of learning to speak using this method.If anyone knows how I can find such a person please email Allison at caneng@columbiacable.net.
    Thankyou.

    in reply to: Room Three: Discussions about Government Topics #2670
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    I have recently heard, after talking with families and service providers, that some families are getting the government to pay for services. It is called Bridging money, and they are recieving $1800 a month. It's been speculated that the families recieving this are those that have been particularly vocal as activist for their child. Seen this way, the $1800, is a type of hush money. Has anyone else heard of Bridging Money? I've enquired, and the Ministry For Children and Families have said this is the Kindergarten Transition Funds, but I have clarified this with the families getting services paid for, and it IS NOT Transition Funds as I was told by the govenment. Has anyone else heard of this? Is this true?

    in reply to: Room Three: Discussions about Government Topics #2847
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    For Krystyna,

    Feat does have a list of consultants which all new members receive in the feat booklet. However, it is still important to check current references because consultants that were good 5 years ago, may not be good today.

    The best thing a new parent can do is contact feat, get the list, then contact other parents in feat (lots of us are happy to talk to newcomers) and in no time at all, you will know all you need to know about existing consultants. You may want to change your consultant later, that doesn't necessarily mean your first consultant was bad. It may just be your situation is different, his or her situation is different, or you child has changed. But once you are doing the therapy, and are connected to others doing therapy, you will constantly be up to date on where to find good consultants.

    Nancy (Casey's mom)

    in reply to: Room Three: Discussions about Government Topics #2846
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    It should be a strict list posted by FEAT about whom to hire as the consultant, and also, which is very important, whom to hire as immediate implementers of the program. It would save money and time and nerves for everyone. If you prefere, the list whom not to hire probably would work even better. I don't think if someone doesn't benefit of services thousand other people should crowl the same path losing time, money and energy.
    I don't think that to spend 5000cad just to change consultant is worth to make just the next experience. I want to know, what is the idea for not sharing bad experiences about consultants and others. Krystyna(Elizabeth's mom)

    in reply to: Room Two: Behavioural Treatment Topics #1063
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    First, I would like to thank Mr. Raskin for his response. He has partially answered my question. I hope more is to follow, though. I think we need to set out specific qualifications that parents can use as reference when choosing people to do ABA programming with their children.

    Second, I would like to respond to Mr. Chan’s comments. Although you are very energetic, I think more can be accomplished from answering questions directly than taking every opportunity to bash other less supported therapies and promote ABA. Hype may not have been the best word to use, but I was not aware my message would be judged based on my choice of words. Nonetheless, it was, and I believe the definition of “hype,” in the Oxford dictionary is as follows: “…intensive promotion of a product, etc.,” so yes, I do believe ABA fits into this category. I also think that it does not matter. The issue hear is quality service for children with Autism, not the wording of my question.

    I would also like to address the issue of parent’s not being desperate enough to hire people without checking on the proper qualifications. Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to be able to afford or geographically access WEAP or other highly qualified experts from the US. As a result, families ARE resorting to hiring just anyone who claims they are qualified to develop ABA programs. Next time, before you dismiss someone’s questions, I suggest that you take the time to consider that if someone is asking, there must be someone in that situation.

    Without standards to define the qualifications people should have, we will, as Mr. Raskin stated, “bring more pretenders out of the woodworks.” I believe this is the purpose of this chat board, not to pick fights with other ABA supporters by picking apart the words they use in their postings. That accomplishes nothing!!!!!

    in reply to: Room Two: Behavioural Treatment Topics #1060
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    Hi, with all of the hype right now about ABA, and the hopeful funding that is coming to the parents of children with Autism, there is bound to be an increase in the number of people offering to provide ABA. I was wondering what qualifications FEAT recommends people have, who are doing ABA with a child without the supervision of an ABA consultant, as well as the qualifications that an ABA consultant should have. My concern is that parents who are desperate to receive ABA for their children may hire professionals who are not qualified to provide that service. Setting standards that parents can refer to will hopefully help to reduce this from occurring.

    in reply to: Room Two: Behavioural Treatment Topics #1059
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    Hi, with all of the hype right now about ABA, and the hopeful funding that is coming to the parents of children with Autism, there is bound to be an increase in the number of people offering to provide ABA. I was wondering what qualifications FEAT recommends people have, who are doing ABA with a child without the supervision of an ABA consultant, as well as the qualifications that an ABA consultant should have. My concern is that parents who are desperate to receive ABA for their children may hire professionals who are not qualified to provide that service. Setting standards that parents can refer to will hopefully help to reduce this from occurring.

    in reply to: Room Three: Discussions about Government Topics #2842
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    In regards to the recent Province article:
    24 000 special needs children are receiving treatment?
    For What? And what treatment?
    Is anyone contacting them to clear up this misinformation?

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