Guest guest Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 that is of good description of aspergers and of HFA. I to be of HFA because of the language delay. I to be with other issues that were more reflective of classical autism in the begin but as developed gained skills but not to the level of Asperger's. Now as adult it is hard to tell until you to know of me well enough to see the difference of me in compare from Aspergers people it is quite eveident when in a mixed group of HFA and Aspergers adults. The asperger adults are often like professors and or more sure of thems selves verbally. Those with HFA are often not as sure of being in verbal means and often do not use much words to respond or reflect when speaking. Where as many with Aspergers will go like the energizer bunny LOL. Sondra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 I like that, the energizer bunny! That is exactly how my Asperger's cousin is when he starts talking about Harry Potter or Pokemon, he keeps going and going and going, even if it's obvious that noone is listening. Then he just gets louder and louder and louder. LOL Amnesty > > that is of good description of aspergers and of HFA. I to be of HFA > because of the language delay. I to be with other issues that were > more reflective of classical autism in the begin but as developed > gained skills but not to the level of Asperger's. Now as adult it is > hard to tell until you to know of me well enough to see the > difference of me in compare from Aspergers people it is quite > eveident when in a mixed group of HFA and Aspergers adults. The > asperger adults are often like professors and or more sure of thems > selves verbally. Those with HFA are often not as sure of being in > verbal means and often do not use much words to respond or reflect > when speaking. Where as many with Aspergers will go like the > energizer bunny LOL. > Sondra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 I like that, the energizer bunny! That is exactly how my Asperger's cousin is when he starts talking about Harry Potter or Pokemon, he keeps going and going and going, even if it's obvious that noone is listening. Then he just gets louder and louder and louder. LOL Amnesty > > that is of good description of aspergers and of HFA. I to be of HFA > because of the language delay. I to be with other issues that were > more reflective of classical autism in the begin but as developed > gained skills but not to the level of Asperger's. Now as adult it is > hard to tell until you to know of me well enough to see the > difference of me in compare from Aspergers people it is quite > eveident when in a mixed group of HFA and Aspergers adults. The > asperger adults are often like professors and or more sure of thems > selves verbally. Those with HFA are often not as sure of being in > verbal means and often do not use much words to respond or reflect > when speaking. Where as many with Aspergers will go like the > energizer bunny LOL. > Sondra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 One thing to note, when moving to California, is that every locale can be drastically different. I know there are some well-known programs in Southern Cali, and quite a few up here in Northern California. You may qualify for respite or RC services based on a dx alone, but that doesn't mean you will get anything close to decent services for your child, educationally speaking. Following along with this thread, I guess one could assume no matter where you go in California, services are better than in Ireland, but in some areas, probably not by much. As far as getting rich is concerned.... I could name a few who have done so, as an ABA provider. But then again, anything is possible in the Bay Area LOL. That said, cost of living here is outrageous. I lived in LA for a long time, right before I moved up here. The same house that would have cost, say, $180K down there, was asking for $450K up here.... something to keep in mind. That same house that would have cost $450K back in 1997 when I moved up here is now running into the $700K-$800K so something to definitely keep in mind. Last I checked, LA is a little lower, but really, not by too much. Sacramento, though, is a little cheaper to live in, although I am told it is rising steadily. But also be aware, Amnesty, that all the districts and Regional Centers are cutting services left and right due to " budget cuts " . It is QUITE severe here, and I daresay our economy is really not good right now. Nothing like the old days. Not many people pay for autism-related services wholly out of pocket...... and with the cost of living here, not many can afford to do so if services continue to be taken away. Grace > > > Coming from one of the few therapy providers in GA, MOVE NOW! Get > out if you can! I can't afford to move either, but I am going to > hitchhike out of the south if I have to. I did a lot of research to > find out where the best place to move would be, and CA was top of > the list. Other areas are cheaper than LA, personally, I am headed > to Sacramento. It's much cheaper than LA, a lot of things are > comparable to this area. Still a lot more service options than here, > although maybe not as many as in LA. > Maybe we can split a moving truck. LOL > Amnesty > > > >>> >>>> Lilli- That is a nightmare! Have you heard of RDI? >>> >>> Yes, I have heard of RDI- it's been recommended to me >>> several times. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to enroll in >>> the program or to buy any of the related materials. I'm at >>> home full time with my daughter, as there is no daycare or >>> preschool program locally who can deal with her special >>> needs, and my husband is only working part-time, for minimum >>> wage. It's all I can do to pay for my Internet connection >>> once we have bought groceries and paid other bills- >>> expensive therapy programs are completely out of our reach. >>> >>> I find it very sad that the better interventions available >>> are only for people who can afford them. It's easy to say >>> " money is no object " when you have money, but for those of >>> us with no money, it is and always will be an object. The >>> basic RDI book costs $75- I would not be willing to pay that >>> sort of price even if I were financially comfortable, no >>> matter how good the program is, because I find it so >>> offensive that these people are making a profit off of my >>> family's misfortune. >>> -- >>> Lili in the Republic of Ireland >>> Momma to Saoirse (Feb 9 03) and Neil (Nov 10 94) >>> http://blog.lilirose.net >>> >>> >>> Autism_in_Girls-subscribe >>> ------------------------ >>> Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _____ >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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