Re: Re: Starting an ABA program- Patti

August 2, 2001

In a message dated 8/2/01 12:21:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, seeker@...

writes:

<< Hi,

I don't know what to do at this point regarding starting an ABA program for

my son. What are the options? I contacted the New Jersey Institute, but there

is no way we can afford $100.00 an hour! I thought about moving to a State

that has ABA services availiable, but My husband has a good job, and

benefits, so I don't think that will be possible. So I guess the only other

option would be to hire a lawyer and fight for services? I just don't know

what else to do. My son needs more. Right now all he gets is speech therapy,

and that's only when they have time. If I don't start him on ABA I won't be

able to say " I did everything I could " And I don't want to look back and

regret NOT doing it. Is he still young enough? Please, if anyone can give me

any advice, I would be grateful. Patti (Mom to 3.9 year old Garet)

>>

Patti:

I presume from your post that you live somewhere in NJ. If so, I have 2

very valuable resources to get you started with the ABA, as well as other

issues related to autism.

You can subscribe to the following groups:

" Mosaic-List@groups " (185+ parents and professionals in the northern

NJ with with young children with autism/PDD)

" NJFamiliesWAutism@groups " (100+ parents from all over NJ with

children with autism of all ages)

If you send a post to either or both of those groups, you will get plenty of

replies regarding ABA services, therapists, Coordinators, teachers, programs,

referrals, etc., etc.Almost everyone on the " Mosaic-List " does ABA programs

with their kids, and no one I know pays $100/hour, so you probably haven't

tapped into the right resources yet...

I encourage you to subscribe and connect with these people. They will provide

you with a wealth of both educational and biomedical information that can be

helpful for your son.

Regards,

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