schools for children with autism in the Longview Texas area?
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Try browsing this site:\nhttp://www.autism-pdd.net/LINKS/texas.html\n\nThese also may have some info:\nhttp://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/tx.htm\nhttp://www.angelfire.com/tx5/autismlist/support.html\n\nGood luck!
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I would try the school. They should have given you a parental rights book when he was enrolled in the program. I lived there in Oklahoma previously, my brother went to Putnam City High school. They had a good program also, but I know you live in Norman. But check with the school and find out what programs they offer for special education. They should tailor the program to fit his needs.
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The Lovaas technique is very widely used, and I think they offer training classes for parents- check out www.lovaas.com if you are in America, try www.lovaas.com, if you are in the UK, try\n\n\nParents for the Early intervention of Autism in Children (PEACH)\nThe Brackens, London Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8BE\nTel: +44 (0)1344 882248\nFax: +44 (0)1344 882391\nEmail: info@peach.org.uk\nWebsite: www.peach.org.uk\n\n\nUK Young Autism Project\nRoom 107, 20 Mortlake High Street, London SW14 8JN\nTel: +44 (0)20 8392 3931\nFax: +44 (0)20 8392 3931\nEmail: enquiries@ukyap.org\nWebsite: www.ukyap.org\n\nHope that helps!
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Gina, you don't say where you live, so I'm not sure I can help, other than to suggest you go through the closest Children's Hospital and ask.  Most children's hospitals have such specialized staff and are so wonderful at working with all types of children's problems, I feel sure they have to have some Autism specialists on staff. If you were in my area I could probably make some recommendations, since we have an Autistic child, but not knowing the area we're talking about, that's about the best I can do. Good luck!  Just do some calling around.
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I assume you are asking about what education is available for children with the disorder in Alabama. I am not familiar with Alabama's resources but as a parent of a profoundly mentally challenged child, I will tell you what I do know. \nThe best place to start is ask your pediatrician about resources. The mental health facility is a very good place to start. Depending on the child's age, your area may have something available like First Steps, which is an early intervention service for children with developmental delays available for children up to 3 years old. First Steps was wonderful for my daughter. \nAfter she turned 3, we were referred to a state-run facility that basically gave us a case manager and helped to identify the special needs for our child but after 3 years with them, we still have not been able to actually RECEIVE services because the waiting list is so long, then they go through freezes. I hope your state is not as backed up as ours is. \nAs far as education, public schools are required to provide an education to special needs children, per the Americans with Disabilities Act. The special needs child is given an IEP (individualed education plan) so that the child is taught what is appropriate for his/her abilities. The parent's involvement and input in the IEP is very important. If you do not agree with the IEP, you can change it. \n\nIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act:\n\nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (formerly called P.L. 94-142 or the Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975) requires public schools to make available to all eligible children with disabilities a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their individual needs.\n\nIDEA requires public school systems to develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) for each child. The specific special education and related services outlined in each IEP reflect the individualized needs of each student.\n\nIDEA also mandates that particular procedures be followed in the development of the IEP. Each student's IEP must be developed by a team of knowledgeable persons and must be at least reviewed annually. The team includes the child's teacher; the parents, subject to certain limited exceptions; the child, if determined appropriate; an agency representative who is qualified to provide or supervise the provision of special education; and other individuals at the parents' or agency's discretion.\n\nIf parents disagree with the proposed IEP, they can request a due process hearing and a review from the State educational agency if applicable in that state. They also can appeal the State agency's decision to State or Federal court. For more information, contact:\n\nOffice of Special Education Programs\nOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services\nU.S. Department of Education\n400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20202-7100\n\n\nI hope this helps. I know how hard it is with a special needs child and I wish you the best. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me at jude31@yahoo.com.
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My son was diagnosed as attention deficit and mildy autistic by our public education system in Texas. We were told he would never hold a job, graduate from H.S., and would be institutionalized as an adult. We fought the system continuously, forced them to place him in mainstream classes and to accommodate his learning disabilities, much to the dismay of educators. He graduated last month from college, has had a job for six years and drives a new car he purchased himself. \nIf you are willing to completely dedicate yourself to helping your child , they can overcome this disability, it will not be easy. The public education system would rather label your child and place them in special education. Without a voucher system there is no help available from private specialized programs.
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If you want to connect with other home school families I have found the library is a great place to start. Talk to the librarians. Most of the time they will know of the home school families. They may have a contact name and/or number. If you are concerned about social skills get them involved in activities and church. \nIf you are looking for curriculum do a search and start researching what would be best for you children. Also try EBay to help with the budget.
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I raised TWO Disabled children as a single parent (and yes, one of my children was Asperger's Syndrome -- High Functioning Autism).\n\nMy own suggestions are this:  Have you tried Scouting Activities -- you know -- Boy Scouts, does he participate in after school groups or activities, and even how about JROTC At his High School?\n\nJust because someone has a disability -- do NOT overlook the current programs that their non-disabled peers enjoy in the High School -- because they CAN and DO participate in these programs.  My own children did the JROTC programs, the Team Sports, the Scouting, etc -- and now that they are adults -- they have fond memories of every program that they participated in -- and this includes horseback riding, rifle/shotgun shooting, fencing clubs, scouting camps, etc.
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Your best bet on something like this is to contact other parents of autistic children in your area and get their opinions of the local programs and schools based on personal experience. Yahoo! Answers is global, and very few people will directly have experience with Dayton autism programs.\n\nTry contacting the local/regional autism (aspergers...but will also have connections to other forms of autism) parent support group:\nhttp://darngroup.tripod.com/\n\nOther groups in Ohio:\nhttp://resource.autismohio.org/oac-groups.shtml
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http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/faqs/cna.php\n\nLook here, this is a good website that can lead you to schools in your area.
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go to www.ast.org - click on the education tab - click on find a school
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The Los Angeles Public Schools have programs:\nhttp://dse-web.lausd.k12.ca.us/sepg2s/pg3_autism.htm\n\nAlso:\nhttp://web.teachtown.com/\nhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/autismiacc/californiaautism.cfm\n\n\nAlso, get some good info in general at:\nhttp://www.theautismperspective.org/\nhttp://dse-web.lausd.k12.ca.us/sepg2s/pg3_cruprn.htm\n\nGood luck!
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It looks as though there is an online class:\nhttp://www.texasonlinetrafficschool.com/\n\nIf that does not work for you, then contact the DMV:\nhttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/drive/locate_schools.html\nThey have listings of classroom locations.\n\nHope this helps!
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Hi you dont say where on the spectrum your son is. Autism manifest itself as differently as the kids do so as a parent of an autistic child here are my suggestions:\n\nTalk to the district special education coordinator they will tell you what schools have the best resources that will benifit your child. \n\nYou will also likely need to have your child tested to see where he is at academically this will help with where to place them in school. Many schools have classes designed for autistic kids with more routine less stimulation and more one on one time.\n\nIf you need accommodations you can get them in the form of a 504 plan that gives a mainstreamed child accommodations such as needs to record teaching to replay it have specail testing accommodations or a more formal IEP which gives you class placement and accommodations both.\n\nIf it is feasible you might also look into Montissori learning it is more expensive than public schools but often is very good for autism\n\nlast you might look into homeschooling there are many ways to do this and you can custom tailor cirriculm to meet your childs needs at any given time\n\nAutistic kids can learn but it is not on the typical childs time frame nor is it in the same way but they do learn even when it seems like they are not\n\nThere are many web sites that have lots of good ideas and you may have to try some different things before you find which is right for him\nGood luck
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You can go to http://www.tea.state.tx.us/drive/activede.html and find the list of driver schools.
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I would contact the group Austin Partners in Education. You can sign-up by using the first website below.  Alternatively you could contact Jennifer Bradford at (512) 637-0973 who is listed as the Mentor Coordinator according to the Austin School District's webpage.  Good luck in what I have found to be a rewarding area (though not having done it specifically in Austin).
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Where can I find these schools?