moving to texas - where do we start?

[Guest guest]

Like anywhere, Texas school districts and individual schools vary

tremendously -- some are great and others not so great. People's opinions of

them also

vary depending on what they are specifically wanting for their child. I've

heard really good things about Irving, and Plano ISDs in the DFW area plus

I'm sure there are others that can be helpful.

If you want to homeschool, Texas is absolutely one of the best states to do

so since they require no registration, paperwork or jumping through hoops and

harrassment like some other states. There are also many active homeschool

groups offering a variety of educational and social experiences.

Unfortunately, state mental health services vary greatly from county to

county. Of the ones we've lived in, seemed to be the least helpful while

Tarrant was the most helpful. To determine which services your kids would

qualify for, you'll need to contact the county's MHMR (in the phone book under

Health & Human Services MHMR) and request a service coordinator. You'll need to

be here before you do that and it does take awhile to get into the system.

Their funding has been cut a lot lately but they do offer an In-Home & Family

Support grant of up to $2600/year for therapy and treatments along with a

one-time grant of up to $2600/yr for equipment plus sometimes you can get

respite

help and other services through the " essential services " branch.

Medical-wise, the doctors helping autistic children tend to be mostly in the

DFW area with a few others in San .

Gaylen

[Guest guest]

Like anywhere, Texas school districts and individual schools vary

tremendously -- some are great and others not so great. People's opinions of

them also

vary depending on what they are specifically wanting for their child. I've

heard really good things about Irving, and Plano ISDs in the DFW area plus

I'm sure there are others that can be helpful.

If you want to homeschool, Texas is absolutely one of the best states to do

so since they require no registration, paperwork or jumping through hoops and

harrassment like some other states. There are also many active homeschool

groups offering a variety of educational and social experiences.

Unfortunately, state mental health services vary greatly from county to

county. Of the ones we've lived in, seemed to be the least helpful while

Tarrant was the most helpful. To determine which services your kids would

qualify for, you'll need to contact the county's MHMR (in the phone book under

Health & Human Services MHMR) and request a service coordinator. You'll need to

be here before you do that and it does take awhile to get into the system.

Their funding has been cut a lot lately but they do offer an In-Home & Family

Support grant of up to $2600/year for therapy and treatments along with a

one-time grant of up to $2600/yr for equipment plus sometimes you can get

respite

help and other services through the " essential services " branch.

Medical-wise, the doctors helping autistic children tend to be mostly in the

DFW area with a few others in San .

Gaylen

[Guest guest]

We have two autistic children, aged 1.5 and 3.5 years. We don't know

for sure where (what county) we will be living, and we hope that

someone will give us a basic overview of what we can expect in the

way of services from the state. Is any part of the state better

equipped to help my family than another? HELP!

[Guest guest]

This website is part of the Texas Education Agency and will give you

information about different school districts and how they are rated. Of

course, you will still want info from individuals in the area. But you

will need to narrow your search down. Texas is a big state. I can tell

you that we are in the Coppell ISD and have been here for over 17 years.

We are in Dallas County in the very northwest corner of the county. We

have numerous Blue Ribbon / Exceptionally Recognized schools and I work

closely with the Sped Director for the ISD and that has made a

difference. Narrow down some likely areas that you might be moving and

then we can offer more info.

http://askted.tea.state.tx.us/org-bin/menus/ORG_MAIN_B

Amy

" I don't suffer from stress.....I'm a carrier! "

North Central Texas Federation of Families for

Children's Mental Health (NCTFFCMH)

Website: <http://pages.ivillage.com/nctffcmh/index.html>

http://pages.ivillage.com/nctffcmh/index.html

NCTFFCMH Email: nctffcmh.tx@...

Amy A. Sosa

Executive Director

amy.sosa@...

Phone: 972.462.9265

Fax: 972.462.1002

Cell: 214.334.4020

moving to texas - where do we start?

We have two autistic children, aged 1.5 and 3.5 years. We don't know

for sure where (what county) we will be living, and we hope that

someone will give us a basic overview of what we can expect in the

way of services from the state. Is any part of the state better

equipped to help my family than another? HELP!

[Guest guest]

This website is part of the Texas Education Agency and will give you

information about different school districts and how they are rated. Of

course, you will still want info from individuals in the area. But you

will need to narrow your search down. Texas is a big state. I can tell

you that we are in the Coppell ISD and have been here for over 17 years.

We are in Dallas County in the very northwest corner of the county. We

have numerous Blue Ribbon / Exceptionally Recognized schools and I work

closely with the Sped Director for the ISD and that has made a

difference. Narrow down some likely areas that you might be moving and

then we can offer more info.

http://askted.tea.state.tx.us/org-bin/menus/ORG_MAIN_B

Amy

" I don't suffer from stress.....I'm a carrier! "

North Central Texas Federation of Families for

Children's Mental Health (NCTFFCMH)

Website: <http://pages.ivillage.com/nctffcmh/index.html>

http://pages.ivillage.com/nctffcmh/index.html

NCTFFCMH Email: nctffcmh.tx@...

Amy A. Sosa

Executive Director

amy.sosa@...

Phone: 972.462.9265

Fax: 972.462.1002

Cell: 214.334.4020

moving to texas - where do we start?

We have two autistic children, aged 1.5 and 3.5 years. We don't know

for sure where (what county) we will be living, and we hope that

someone will give us a basic overview of what we can expect in the

way of services from the state. Is any part of the state better

equipped to help my family than another? HELP!

[Guest guest]

Texas is ranked 49th in the state for special needs services, second

last!!! so those moving to Texas can use this ghastly statistic to make the

decision

" kmdcombs "

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We have two autistic children, aged 1.5 and 3.5 years. We don't know

for sure where (what county) we will be living, and we hope that

someone will give us a basic overview of what we can expect in the

way of services from the state. Is any part of the state better

equipped to help my family than another? HELP!

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[Guest guest]

Texas is ranked 49th in the state for special needs services, second

last!!! so those moving to Texas can use this ghastly statistic to make the

decision

" kmdcombs "

<kmdcombs (DOT)

Autism Treatment

com> cc:

Subject:

moving to texas - where do we start?

07/25/2003 10:11

AM

Please respond

to

Texas-Autism-Adv

ocacy

We have two autistic children, aged 1.5 and 3.5 years. We don't know

for sure where (what county) we will be living, and we hope that

someone will give us a basic overview of what we can expect in the

way of services from the state. Is any part of the state better

equipped to help my family than another? HELP!

Unlocking Autism

www.UnlockingAutism.org

Autism-Awareness-Action

Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

child with AUTISM.

Schafer Autism Report

News and information on Autism

To Subscribe http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/index.html

Healing Autism: No Finer Cause on the Planet

[Guest guest]

for the 1.5 year old get a hold of ECI (Early Childhood Intervntion)

in my experience with them they where the best people I have worked

with so far... and the 3.5 you get into a PPCD program in public

school... my experience with these are they suck, however at that

age they are only like 3 1/2 hours and it gives them interaction and

gives you a slight break during the day and you do get free testing

for your child... I have always been very straped for money and

have had to do everything based on what the insurance would cover so

I am not really any help with any private schools or any therapies

outside the typical medical field...

What area are you moving to???

Good Luck,

CHristie

> We have two autistic children, aged 1.5 and 3.5 years. We don't

know

> for sure where (what county) we will be living, and we hope that

> someone will give us a basic overview of what we can expect in the

> way of services from the state. Is any part of the state better

> equipped to help my family than another? HELP!

[Guest guest]

for the 1.5 year old get a hold of ECI (Early Childhood Intervntion)

in my experience with them they where the best people I have worked

with so far... and the 3.5 you get into a PPCD program in public

school... my experience with these are they suck, however at that

age they are only like 3 1/2 hours and it gives them interaction and

gives you a slight break during the day and you do get free testing

for your child... I have always been very straped for money and

have had to do everything based on what the insurance would cover so

I am not really any help with any private schools or any therapies

outside the typical medical field...

What area are you moving to???

Good Luck,

CHristie

> We have two autistic children, aged 1.5 and 3.5 years. We don't

know

> for sure where (what county) we will be living, and we hope that

> someone will give us a basic overview of what we can expect in the

> way of services from the state. Is any part of the state better

> equipped to help my family than another? HELP!

[Guest guest]

> We have two autistic children, aged 1.5 and 3.5 years. We don't

know

> for sure where (what county) we will be living, and we hope that

> someone will give us a basic overview of what we can expect in the

> way of services from the state. Is any part of the state better

> equipped to help my family than another? HELP!

Hi ,

I'd like to say that I am immensely pleased with Irving ISD in

Dallas county. I have talked to several psychologists, pedi's,

therapists.. Everytime I mention my son goes to IISD they tell me

how wonderful Irving is, and I have to agree.

The staff at my son's school has worked one on one with me and my

son to make sure we are both comfortable and they are incredibly

open with their communication. We thought about moving away (to a

home of our own away from MIL) but I can't stand the thought of

enrolling Ethan in a school where we might have a hard time with

services. We decided to stay-solely for the schools!

Just my two cents. Irving rules! >

a

Mama to Ethan (6 1/2-AS)

and Willow (3)

[Guest guest]

> We have two autistic children, aged 1.5 and 3.5 years. We don't

know

> for sure where (what county) we will be living, and we hope that

> someone will give us a basic overview of what we can expect in the

> way of services from the state. Is any part of the state better

> equipped to help my family than another? HELP!

Hi ,

I'd like to say that I am immensely pleased with Irving ISD in

Dallas county. I have talked to several psychologists, pedi's,

therapists.. Everytime I mention my son goes to IISD they tell me

how wonderful Irving is, and I have to agree.

The staff at my son's school has worked one on one with me and my

son to make sure we are both comfortable and they are incredibly

open with their communication. We thought about moving away (to a

home of our own away from MIL) but I can't stand the thought of

enrolling Ethan in a school where we might have a hard time with

services. We decided to stay-solely for the schools!

Just my two cents. Irving rules! >

a

Mama to Ethan (6 1/2-AS)

and Willow (3)