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Looking for independent aba/vb program manager in Adelaide

tomo66 — Tue, 01 May 2012 05:41:45 GMT

Hello there,

anybody with autism in the family knows about the immense costs involved.

Is there anybody out there that knows where to find a decent aba case manager

that is not scared to listen to a couple that really know the business and where it is at.

Any recomendations or interested people?

Tom

AUTISM ASSISTANCE DOG

mrsscollins — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:07:20 GMT

Hi all, just wanted to put this out there, we are awaiting our autism assistance dog for our 4yr old son in feb 2012 ! He was diagnosed with high functioning ASD near two yrs ago...Yes this is Very new in Australia, and am compelled to share the info, as i spent Many months researching the use of and benefits of an Autism Assistant Dog
To us, it fills a void.... the speech therapist does her thing, the OT does her thing, the special Pr-School help too, and we work with him at home,,,
But our son Bolts ! what if he gets lost, what if he gets out of the property ???
He won't answer when we call, won't respond to his name ???
and what of his meltdowns ? and lack of solid forms of social friendships ?
Look ,I could go on, and it really is an individual thing, it is not for everyone, but for us, well our son has always had a "thing" for animals, he loves them, relates to them...
Our son's *** dog, will help us keep him safe, will be his Constant companion, will make it possible for us to take him out and do more everyday things, with full public access,will help keep him calm, will track him if he gets away from us...
we are going through Smart Pups in QLD they have been fantastic ! and no they don't even know im writing this ! have lots of links on the subject etc if your interested !

Autism doctor in Brisbane?

Natstar — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:49:20 GMT

Does anyone know of a good GP or physician who specialises in ASD in Brisbane? I am not necessarily looking for a biomedical practitioner, but someone who can advise us about all the different approaches and can advise on diet/ nutrition / supplements / immune function and general overall health. Thanks.