looking for autism chat/ listerve in Conn. for  *parents/ proff?
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There are several networking services and autism discussion forums in your area. Some you may want to check out include:\nhttp://www.autismlink.com/discussion/\nhttp://www.autismlink.com/states.php?state=CT\nhttp://www.autismsocietyofct.org/\nhttp://www.ctfeat.org/\nhttp://www.ct-asrc.org/\nhttp://www.ctautism.org/\nBest wishes!\n~Shanynn
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hi i am looking to get into caring for children(hopefully social services)\nI would love to talk .
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If you both have Yahoo Instant Messenger you should be able to talk for free.  Just by using the mic and headset/speakers.  We talk with my hubbies parents in Florida all the time this way.
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The first website is specifically for the parents of Deaf children, the second one will get you into a chat room.\nhttp://www.deafchildren.org/asdc/\nhttp://www.deafchatcoffee.com/\n\nThis is a very important website that can teach you about the Deaf community\nhttp://www.nad.org/site/pp.asp?c=foINKQMBF&b=91587\n\nAlso, do a search for "_________ (your area/state) association of the Deaf"  many communities have silent dinner or other gatherings, and you will find many people who want to help you and your son, and they will be thrilled that you want to be a part of their community
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Please tell me, are you in the U.S.A.?  Including your location will help us answer you better, because laws and opportunities vary and mentioning your area may encourage answerers from your location.\n\nIn the USA the laws  are such that the public school which cannot provide the appropriate learning environment may have the option to send the child (until 21 years of age if needed) to another public school in the county or an "approved private school" (at least that's the term in Pennsylvania, USA) and the public school pays the cost of tuition and transporation.\n\nIf your son has a specific diagnosis, you may be able to find the right public or private school by searching on the internet using the diagnosis for example "autism", "private school", "reviews", and your general location fro example "Montgomery county, PA"\n\nThere are schools and knowledgable & caring educators out there!   Your teenager is not the only one who needs special attention and structure.  There are also parent/guardian support groups on line and probably in your local area, ask the doctors or specialists you've dealth with or the area hospitals or libraries as groups often meet there.  Depending on your situation, you may find some ways to teach or support his learning at home with specifically designed learning materials -- ask his doctors or therapists for recommendations and since he is 16 you need to get him "on board" with the desicions, if he can help make some of the choices and work with you as a team he will be better motivated to work hard and continue to develop.\n\nAsk more questions about specifics as you need to, there are teachers, parents, siblings, and child advocates "listening" who understand your situation (I'm all of the above and still advocating for my adult brother and my teenager)  God Bless you!
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Well, I think you can check this site: http://www.christianyouthonline.org\n\nThey have Christian Youth Counseling, Chat and Forums.
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HI I previously lived in Wilmington NC and they had many mental health resources community based and school based (most where free) my son had an excellent teacher in a behavioral (high function autistic) class there they also had excellent classes in lower functioning autism. You can use yahoo or google to search for schools there are also some therapeutic schools that are non profit and take some kids who cannot pay you can also petition the local school district to pay for therapeutic schools within a certain area you may need an advocate check in your local community pages in your phone book they may also be able to help you for free you can also ask for out of district placement if there is a local school that can better serve your needs also check out Reedmartin.com and wrightslaw.com they have really good referrals and information for special needs kids and their education Good luck its a hard road but you can do it!
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I have a Diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome and I went to a special school called Hillingdon Manor. It's an Inderpendent special school which was set up by a group of parents looking for a school for their children. It's been going for quite a few years now and they're always looking for staff. I'd suggest contacting them, I don't have their number so either search for it online or if you can't find it e-mail me at: Morpheusy2k4@hotmail.com Good Luck ;-)
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Here's a couple links. See "chat" on the left hand side menu.\nhttp://disabledonline.com/\nhttp://www.allabilities.com/society.html\nhttp://www.linkable.org/
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Hi! mom of 2 boys here 11m & 2yr.  I chat occasionally in Yahoo's Parenting chat rooms.  Just ignore the bots!!
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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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there should be a community information centre in your area - you can probably find it in the front of the phone book. as well, the distress centre in the Windsor area might also have an idea.
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Hi\nSorry you got such a stupid first answer. And then, the second response was so unhelpful and patronizing! Gee, what does she think that every parent that gets such diagnosis is jumping in one leg with joy ?" cool, my child is autistic. Now we can be in the in crowd." She needs to have her head checked. We are just going through the diagnosis and I know it is a very painful and sad stage in the life of any parent in that situation. And I am sure that aside from maybe not speaking your child has other symptoms. Otherwise, you would not have gotten the diagnosis. \nAnyway, I just wanted to tell you that I posted yesterday a very similar question, so if you click in my profile, you will see the answers that I have gotten so far and they are all a zillion times more helpful that the ones you got. I hope they help! Also, I just found out through my sister that lives in Miami, that they have two great schools there. One is private in Dade County  "The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism and Alternative Approaches, Inc.' (visit their home page at www.cbc4autism.org) and a public one Mailman Center for Child Development in Broward County.\nRight now, I am living in Switzerland and they have a fabulous school in Mongre its called FEDEA and the instruction is in English or French. Each child has his own teacher!!! And they have daily outings, they use the ABA Method, and its an amazing school but there is no financial assistance and the cost is seventy thousand swiss francs per year with translates into $ 56, 000.00 per year. So needless to say, unless you are quite rich the cost is prohibitive. That is why I'll have to move back home soon. Good luck to you! And if you need someone to talk to or excahnge info just email me.
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You are absolutely correct to be concerned. Can't say if its autistic disorder or not from this limited information. Here are a couple of places to call to get a referral to someone there who has experience working with kids:\n\nKatie Bishop\nHeartspring\n8700 E. 29th St. North\nWichita, KS 67226\n(316) 634-8700; (800) 835-1043\n\nRainbows United, Inc.\nLorraine Dold Bockorny, President/CEO\n340 S. Broadway\nWichita, KS 67202\n(316) 267-KIDS; (316) 267-5444 (fax)\nEmail: mail@rui.org\nWeb: www.RainbowsUnited.org\n\nParent Training and Information Center (PTI) \nFamilies Together, Inc. \n3340 W. Douglas, Suite 102\nWitchita, KS 67203\n(316) 945-7747; (877) 499-5369 (Kansas City); (888) 815-6364 (Witchita); (800) 264-6343\n\nHope this is helpful to you.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism\n\nWikipedia is always a good start, it has a nice long article! If you are after scientific papers on autism, I suggest www.pubmed.org or www.sciencedirect.com\n\nAll the best!
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http://www.togetherforautism.org/\nhttp://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer\nhttp://www.thegraycenter.org/autismdisorders.cfm\nhttp://www.paains.org.uk/\n\nThese are support network sites for families impacted by autistic loved ones.\n\nSince you used the word "mum", I assume you're in the UK, so I have included a resource in the UK.\n\nMy brother in law is affected by a mild form of autism called Asperger Syndrome.  He is a successful one man dot.com retailer specializing in recording studio equipment for home based musicians and composers.  He's a homeowner and engaged to be married.\n\nGood Luck and God Bless
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I agree, the AQ and other similar tests are the most prevalent. You can download one yourself at http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/default.asp\n\nto look at, very interesting, and there are other good indicators at that address as well, notably the checklist for autism in toddlers (CHAT)\n\nAll the best, if you are facing autism I wish you all the luck!