A MomProfessionals Perspective on Autism

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A Mom/Professionals Perspective on Autism
June 11, 2008
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Discussion Topics

• My Experience with Autism
• Financial Resources
• Educational Support
• Obstacles to Overcome
• Solutions for Change

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My Experience with Autism

• A Moms Point of View
• Professional View

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Financial Resources

• Insurance
• Part C Medical Resources (Age 0-3)
• Part B Educational Resources (Age 3-5)

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Educational Support

• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Speech Language Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• School Psychologists

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Obstacles to Overcome

• Funding
• Under utilization of qualified resources
• Classroom environment

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Solutions for Change

• Funding
• Adequate funding of materials and services
• Appropriate funding for teachers and classroom
  support staff
• Under utilization of qualified resources
• Utilize current resources more effectively
• Stop labeling teachers
• Provide training to schools which includes
• transition planning
• bullying prevention
• Teach to the needs of the child
• Classroom environment
• Meet children at their developmental level
• Non-traditional classrooms
• Additional teacher support