Guest guest Posted July 30, 1999 Report Share Posted July 30, 1999 In a message dated 7/30/99 7:02:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, wingding@... writes: << Don't most of us get at least 20 hours a month of respite provided through early intervention programs? >> Are you serious? Where do you live? Margie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 1999 Report Share Posted July 31, 1999 I live in Kansas and get about 45 hrs a week of respite and attendant care for my 7 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 1999 Report Share Posted July 31, 1999 Where is this? Let's move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 1999 Report Share Posted July 31, 1999 HI!, JJ gets 20 hours a week of one on one. He gets it thru the ARC. They do ABA with him and works on social. They also have paid for 30 hous of horseback riding and 30 hours of music therapy. When school starts they will go into the school and make sure things are going ok for him and/or help teach the aids AND teacher as to where JJ is and what programs hes doing. Lois Knightmls@... wrote: > From: Knightmls@... > > In a message dated 7/30/99 7:02:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > wingding@... writes: > > << Don't most of us get at > least 20 hours a month of respite provided through early intervention > programs? >> > > Are you serious? Where do you live? Margie > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 1999 Report Share Posted July 31, 1999 California. My new granddaughter is getting respite too, and she was just a preemie with cleft lip, palate and gum. Call your early intervention service provider and ask for it ! Re: Re: Respite hours? >From: Knightmls@... > >In a message dated 7/30/99 7:02:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, >wingding@... writes: > ><< Don't most of us get at > least 20 hours a month of respite provided through early intervention > programs? >> > > >Are you serious? Where do you live? Margie > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 1999 Report Share Posted July 31, 1999 Generous ! I get now 60 hours per quarter, average 20 hours a month. 2 years ago it was 90 hours. Heavy case loads forced a cut back. Re: Re: Respite hours? >From: Whereit@... > >I live in Kansas and get about 45 hrs a week of respite and attendant care >for my 7 year old. > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 1999 Report Share Posted July 31, 1999 I think respite is determined by each individual situation. We have twin's with autism and that is the basis for our situation. We receive 96 hrs/mo out of home care-30 hrs/wk in home care & 2 week/yr vacation respite for each of our sons. In home care can feel somewhat intrusive at times but it is a package deal. We are working thru having 2 extra people/strangers in our space. My wife and I are in frequent contact with the Community Mental Health Representatives to help make the program a successful one. P.S. I thought Dr. gave very balanced advice for the information she had. Our County has approximately 30 Autistic individuals who will " at some time " like Dr. mentioned possibly benefit from a group home type situation. We have homes in our area that do a pretty good job at watching over these very special people. We as parents see this as a great opportunity for our son's to gain some sort of independance. I am looking forward to the day where Seth & Noah say to me " Dad , My Place-My Friend " Sincerely, Your Listmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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