Fwd: OT - Starting a school in North Dallas

November 9, 2000

In a message dated 11/9/00 1:55:53 PM Central Standard Time, WHCMccain writes:

> Hi all,

> I have been trying desperately to get my son some much needed ABA here in

> Carrollton, TX. Yes, the school offers a little--very little--but I would

> like to add 10 more hours. I haven't had any luck finding and keeping

> therapists which has given me an idea. I was thinking that maybe several

> families in this area--North Dallas--could get together and form a school

> of sorts. Maybe we could convince a local church to let us use a room or a

> couple of rooms for free or for a reduced price. We could hire one

> consultant and then 3 or 4 students from local universities. I have the

> world's supply of materials--flashcards, toys, etc--so that wouldn't cost

> us anything. It wouldn't cost a lot less than what a home program costs,

> but it shouldn't cost any more either plus you wouldn't have to hire/fire

> your own therapists, etc. Heck, I'll organize it if anyone else is

> interested.

>

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