How much DTT is adequate?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am new to the list. I would like to ask how much DTT/ABA is

adequate? My son is 6 years old. A psychologist recommended 10 hours

a week. We have an IEP meeting on Tuesday and I was hoping that I can

get some input. Also, reference materials sites or recommendations.

If anyone is receiving funding from their school district, what

approach did you use to get the programming? What did you use as

documentation to convince them to provide the appropriate hours?

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.

emcommunic@...

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In a message dated 3/29/01 10:47:47 PM Central Standard Time,

emcommunic@... writes:

> I am new to the list. I would like to ask how much DTT/ABA is

> adequate? My son is 6 years old. A psychologist recommended 10 hours

>

I would look at this question from the standpoint of what does your

child's total picture look like. Your child should be learning and engaged

from the time he wakes up until he falls asleep, just like any kid. You

mention an IEP so his educational services should be filling between 30-35

hours of his days. Making sure he has the kind of well trained staff to

support him for success at school needs to be an important priority for you.

His home ABA program may be your next priority. My son is 10 YO and

still has 26 hours per week after school and on weekends. His language

skills are not good enough for him to participate in typical kid community

recreation activities so I think this level of intense instruction is

warranted. In a few years, I hope he will be able to enjoy participating in

teen appropriate community activities although I'm sure he will still need

support.

I don't think your question can be answered in a generic way.