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Thanks very much for the information about Good Start. We have the choice to join this program. However with us starting ABA very shortly I am a bit hestitant to join something that might not be beneficial. I want of course to seem very friendly with the school as well.

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I have seen SEA's, Special Ed teachers, and Teachers take a variety of courses similar to Good Start in our District as well. I have also observed their failure to put what was taught into action. Some of these courses went to 4:30 pm but many of the union district staff left at 3pm sharp (no pay past 3 !). As a mother of an autistic child I am still astounded at the way SEA's will resist the urge to put any training into action just because the SEA next door doesn't do it. There just isn't anything at stake for these people. In addition the classroom teacher has the power to override anything the SEA is trained to do. SEA's are assigned to classes and teachers, not children. The child just brings the funding in.

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Any word on the program Good Start? Our school suggested it to train our SEA. We are going to be starting ABA and I would appericate feedback on it.

Thanks!

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In response to frustrated.

We have found the turnover of therapists difficult as well. We employ only one therapist now as well as a housekeeper/babysitter to assist in running the household throughout the day. This allows us (parents) to work as therapists too. Though this arrangement is not for everyone we have found it more productive, cost effective, and better for our child as we are somewhat more effective than the staff we had previously.

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FRUSTRATED TO TEARS – DOES ANYONE CARE ?

I am so tired of hiring therapists, taking the time to train them ONLY to have them leave my daugher's team. I wish there was a company that did the hiring of the therapist for us. It seems that everyone is having the same problem I am.

I am not a very good manager and I would never apply for such. This was just thrown in my lap and it's been a real burden on me. Does anyone know of a SENIOR THERAPIST or someone who could help me ?

Desperate Mom !!!!

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A note to the mom of the bolter:

I have a bolter and she tends to do this as an avoidance strategy and also when overstimulated by her environment. Plus she needs to run in order to meet her sensory needs at various times. Last years aide built running time into her day at school by taking her to the gym or into an empty hallway to give her 'running breaks'. And we took 'running breaks' after school before transitioning home on many days. She knew the choice was there if she wanted it. We also do a lot of work around where she can run and where she can't, always identifying for her when and where she can run so that she knows she will get the chance to do it. If you have a behaviour consultant call them as they will know your situation and what will work for you.

Cheryl,
mom to Angel and Allie

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Our child recieved a diagnosis from a peadtrician privately. Sunny Hill has such a long waitlist. Also, I don't feel they are always the best to diagnosis the kids because they are too government. Meaning sometimes they don't like to label kids with autism even though they truly have it.

Many avenues such as behavioural peadtrician, Able clinic etc are faster and effective. Good luck!

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Is any of the children having difficulty in the transition to school? Our child tends to run alot and of course we have a new SEA. Any input would be helpful.

A mom

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I had a no diagnosis from Sunny Hill after waiting for 2 years…. They didn't want to label my son as they felt it would limit him…. I ended up taking my son to a child psychiatrist who with a speech therapist, and a psychologist as well as a social worker from MCF helped diagnosis my son with autism at 8 1/2 years of age. Better late than never!! Yes, it was expensive but it was a whole lot better than Sunny Hill's "very unique" and "difficult to label" diagnosis.

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Hi, I need some info on the "multidisciplinary approach" needed for the IEII funding. We were told by our woman in Campbell River that as long as our 3 year old son was on the wait list for Sunnyhill that he would qualify for the funding. We have been waiting for the money expecting it any day, and today we were told that this is not true. He actually has to have the M approach before the money is released. He is on Sunnyhill list but with a 18 mth waitlist. He will be 5 when this happens. Much too long!! Where else is there to go in Bc, Alberta, etc. for this? Please any information would be greatly appreciated at this point.

Nathan's frustrated mom
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