Autism/Autism Assistance

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Expert: - 11/10/2010


Question
Is there financial assistance available for child diagnosed with autism at the pre-school age for speech and behavior management classes?

Answer
Rhonda,

Depending on the age and needs of an Autistic child there are services available. It also depends on the state in which the child resides. I suggest that the parents contact the school that the child will attend when reaching school age. They can help you determine what agency to contact, if the school district does not supply services. All services including speech and language, behavior management, occupational therapy (fine motor skills, self-care tasks and sensory issues), applied physical education, and preschool classes are available to children that qualify. Usually, the child is assessed to determine the level and types of services required.

Tim Runner, Advocate
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Phone: (949) 582-3601
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Questions concerning autistic student special education: IEP, assessments, Due Process, mediation, resolution conference, federal law, state law, qualifying for services, residential treatment, special day classes, resource specialists, procedures, having your child assessed, adaptive PE, speech & language, non-public school, FAPE, tuition reimbursement for private schools and treatment centers .

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I have been an education advocate representing students and parents for six years. My experience includes: representing my clients in IEPs, SSTs, Due Process, review assessment results for my clients and for other advocates, and mediations. I have represented clients with learning disabilities, autism, Downs Syndrome, cognitively challenged, emotional problems, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and physical disabilities. I have also represented clients to County Mental Health Departments and Regional Centers. My clients range from pre-school to college students in California and various other states.

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I have a degree in Mathematics from the University of California with minors in Psychology and Physics. I also studied applied statistics in the field of psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate level. I have taught college classes, conducted seminars, written articles for various publications, and testified as an expert witness.

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