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I was not aware of the Department of Developmental Disabilities. I will be checking into that. Thank you.
We have her on the waiting list for the Autism waiver but the wait is like 10 years, and she receives SSI. It is not so much the cost of her disabilities that is our problem, it is the availability of help and services in our area, she is in a special needs preschool class but they only offer speech therapy once a week and nothing else. I am not able to find a therapist close to our home and other than that I am not sure what else I should be doing with or for her. I have read so many things online from special diets to oxygen treatments that I am not sure what actually works and doesn't and I feel so lost. I have contacted different doctors around my area and they either tell me she is too young or they can't help me because she doesn't speak.
I know that there is no forsure cure or plan that works for all children, but a good guideline would be nice, she really enjoys water, but I cannot find a water speech therapist anywhere, hu hu. I think she would enjoy and make progress if there was though
I know that I am doing all I can with what I know but I don't know near enough about her condition to be helping her, I know the road will and is long, but I want to feel like we are atleast traveling down that road to a goal of some sort.
I wish and hope only the best for you and your family and thanks again for another resource.View Thread

I am stilling feeling very alone, I have tried to find a group or therapist in my area for her or me for that matter, I called several and was told "sorry if she doesn't talk I can't work with her, or she is to young". I have not tried the hospital though, I will check there.
I have enjoyed watching the small changes she has made socially and dealing with the outings we have to make. I would love to hear my little girl speak, she makes sounds but not words and none of the sounds seem to stand for anything, I keep talking and repeating sounds for her hoping it will help.
I figure she will either keep me young or make me old faster than I thought, either way I enjoy her and the others as much as any parent can and only hope for the best she can be.View Thread

I live in a very small community with very few resources and I have looked for groups and have found none. I do have a small faith community and all do pray for all of us.
I have seen a small change in her social skills and tolerance of outings, that has been wonderful to see. I have seen no change in her communication skills though. Is this ABA the same as regular behavorial therapy? The childrens hospital in Indy has that but I have not heard of ABA. I will look into it though, others have mentioned it. I have not heard of "the diet". What exactly is it meant to do for the child?
I am now concerned with her education, here where will live they do not have special needs classes beyond preschool, at this point when she is to enter into Kindergarten they will place her in a normal classroom setting with a teacher and 20 other students. I do not feel comfortable with this, she has issues other than no speech, she likes to take off her clothes, she lays in the floor and rocks to self sooth and hast tactile issues, I do not know that this will go over well, the school she is to attend has never had a child like. I have children who are "normal"{as they can be} and I do not think it fair to them and others to have a child like her to disrupt the teaching and learning process and it is not fair for her to not have the direct interaction that she needs. Sorry just venting.
From one mother of 4 to another they are all a joy and a little stressing but enjoy them they are only little for a little while and well worth the time and concern, thank you for the information and God bless you and your family.View Thread

I do not belong to a support group of any kind. I do not know any other parents with Autistic children. We had a social worker but insurance wouldn't cover the visits anymore.
We were referred to the special needs pre-school through our local head start program that she was involved in when we learned she was not developing normally, it is not really a special needs school it is a pre-school class ran through the public school system. She has an IEP and that is all it is.
I love her and want only the best for her and the rest of my children just not sure how to provide the best care for her and the others. I am scared and alone, other than my husband, I have no one to talk with or have help. If you can suggest anything I am all ears and eyes.View Thread

The crying over your children never stops no matter the age. My 10 year old makes me cry more these days then the twins. I think it is a matter of when you are mentally okay with the idea of another child.
Yes parenting of multiple children is a handful and testing of the nerves, remember u love them and it is all worth it when they say "mom I love you". I hope that this helps ease your concern. I never thought I would be ready for 4 children and truthfully I am still not really ready for 4 and don't think I ever will be, but I am ready for the ride of a life with them.
Remember take time for yourself and your spouse a few minutes here and there. They are so important.View Thread

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