Re: Therapist Recommendation

[Guest guest]

I'd find someone (most likely a behavior therapist or consultant) who will go

into the school to observe. If a " behavior " only presents itself at school,

it's typically the environment or how they're working with the child. If

nothing else, observing him in the setting where the problems are occurring,

especially if he doesn't know that's the goal, could help shape what the

therapist

would do with him.

Jill Hudson, jill@... -- , might be a good

choice. While I haven't had direct experience with her yet, I spoke with a

mother

who was extremely happy with the work Jill is doing with her son. She said

that Jill observed her son for a full day at school before working with him and

has created clever and effective, yet fun, activities for working on targeted

behaviors.

Gaylen

[Guest guest]

Dr. Nuche (pronounced new-chee). She's amazing and has been through a

lot with us.

She's off Hillcrest and 635, right down 75. Her number is . I

know she spent many years working in schools and at Children's Medical

Center.

_____

From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy

[mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of juliajpely

Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:17 PM

To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy

Subject: Therapist Recommendation

Hi all!

My name is AJ, and I am mom to three kids, two of whom are on the

spectrum. My 10-year-old son was diagnosed with Asperger's at age

5, and has been under the care of a truly amazing pediatric

neurologist since then. However, we are realizing that we should

look for a professional who can work with him on behavioral issues

relating to his overwhelming anxiety. (Surprisingly enough, this

presents only at school -- never at home -- the result, I suppose of

having a very structured, " safe " setup at home.) My first question

is: am I looking for a child psychologist, behavioral therapist,

licensed counselor, or what? My son gets once-a-month in-home

training through the school district, with speech at school as

well. We don't want a psychiatrist who will just prescribe meds

(been that route). And my second question is: does anyone have a

reputable professional they can recommend (someone with familiarity

with ASDs)? We live in North/Far North Dallas on the edge of

.

Thanks in advance...and thanks for the wisdom I get from this whole

group!

AJ

Texas Autism Advocacy

www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

Texas Disability Network

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www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

[Guest guest]

I can't give you any names - I'm sorry, we're kinda new to this process --

but I was wondering who is your pediatric neurologist? I would like to take my

son to see a good one - we pay out of pocket for most doctor visits, so I

can't afford to see a doctor who is going to tell me what I already know!

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

What area are you looking for one in? I can tell you who NOT to see,

and that's Kelfer at Cook Children's in Ft. Worth. I was and still

am, very unhappy about my experience with him.

Anne

>

> I can't give you any names - I'm sorry, we're kinda new to this

process --

> but I was wondering who is your pediatric neurologist? I would

like to take my

> son to see a good one - we pay out of pocket for most doctor

visits, so I

> can't afford to see a doctor who is going to tell me what I

already know!

> Thanks!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

my name is Rosemarie , I have a 5yrs old who is having difficulties at school

" behavior " . He takes speech and OT after school, he works great with his

therapists, but when it's time to go to school.......its a nightmare....I just

don't know what to do......yes I need help ......please if you know someone that

I can contact here in Houston. PLEASE let me know.......I need HELP really bad

Thank you

Rosie

Googahly@... wrote:

I'd find someone (most likely a behavior therapist or consultant) who will go

into the school to observe. If a " behavior " only presents itself at school,

it's typically the environment or how they're working with the child. If

nothing else, observing him in the setting where the problems are occurring,

especially if he doesn't know that's the goal, could help shape what the

therapist

would do with him.

Jill Hudson, jill@... -- , might be a good

choice. While I haven't had direct experience with her yet, I spoke with a

mother

who was extremely happy with the work Jill is doing with her son. She said

that Jill observed her son for a full day at school before working with him and

has created clever and effective, yet fun, activities for working on targeted

behaviors.

Gaylen

[Guest guest]

we use Texas Young Autism Project headed up by Dr. Gerald here in

Houston. he is a Ph.D. psychologist who does behavioral therapy. it has helped

our family tremendously, we have two boys on the spectrum. we've been using them

for over a year! good luck,

Re: Therapist Recommendation

Hi

my name is Rosemarie , I have a 5yrs old who is having difficulties at

school

" behavior " . He takes speech and OT after school, he works great with his

therapists, but when it's time to go to school.......its a nightmare....I just

don't know what to do......yes I need help ......please if you know someone that

I can contact here in Houston. PLEASE let me know.......I need HELP really bad

Thank you

Rosie

Googahly@... wrote:

I'd find someone (most likely a behavior therapist or consultant) who will

go

into the school to observe. If a " behavior " only presents itself at school,

it's typically the environment or how they're working with the child. If

nothing else, observing him in the setting where the problems are occurring,

especially if he doesn't know that's the goal, could help shape what the

therapist

would do with him.

Jill Hudson, jill@... -- , might be a good

choice. While I haven't had direct experience with her yet, I spoke with a

mother

who was extremely happy with the work Jill is doing with her son. She said

that Jill observed her son for a full day at school before working with him

and

has created clever and effective, yet fun, activities for working on targeted

behaviors.

Gaylen

[Guest guest]

,

We go to see Dr. Van at Texas Child Neurology in Plano...we got

the recommendation from our pediatrician (in whom I don't have a lot

of hope, but I gotta hand it to him for referring us to Dr. ).

Dr. has been a godsend to us for my son, who has Asperger's,

as well as my daughter, who is moderate-to-severe autistic. I can't

tell you what his out-of-pocket costs are...we are lucky enough to

have family coverage, so I " just pay " a co-pay (she says with some

sarcasm). Texas Child Neurology is on Coit Road just past 15th St in

Plano. Hope this helps you somewhat....

AJ

>

> I can't give you any names - I'm sorry, we're kinda new to this

process --

> but I was wondering who is your pediatric neurologist? I would

like to take my

> son to see a good one - we pay out of pocket for most doctor visits,

so I

> can't afford to see a doctor who is going to tell me what I already

know!

> Thanks!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Anne - I'm in Keller. I've seen Dr. Ryals at Cooks in FW and he is very

nice, but not very helpful. He told me to just get a job and place my son at

Behavioral Innovations.

[Guest guest]

We see Dr. Chudnow with the same group in Plano and also have

been very pleased.

> >

> > I can't give you any names - I'm sorry, we're kinda new to this

> process --

> > but I was wondering who is your pediatric neurologist? I would

> like to take my

> > son to see a good one - we pay out of pocket for most doctor

visits,

> so I

> > can't afford to see a doctor who is going to tell me what I

already

> know!

> > Thanks!

> >

> >

> >