Family moving to California

February 28, 2008

A student at our school will be moving to southern California this

summer. I have a couple of questions for those of you in California.

Just a little background: For 2 years he has done an ABA/VB program

with us. He has nearly completed the ABLLS, Language for Learning

Program (he's in book D), and is halfway through a year of pre-k with

no additional supports (in a private pre-k). I go to observe him

about once every other week to consult with the teacher. He will be

having an IEP developed here in Georgia to bring to California.

1. Right now is diagnosis through the public school is Significantly

Developmentally Delayed (SDD). The school (in GA) has told her that

she can keep this diagnosis until he's 9-years-old. Our question is

would he receive better services in California with an Autism

diagnosis? In Georgia it really doesn't matter because we don't have

great services no matter what the diagnosis...

2. I believe this family is moving to Bernadino County (hopefully I

spelled this correct). Are there any Behavior Analysts in this area?

She would like to begin interviewing and gathering resumes so we can

determine a good contact to continue monitoring his behavior, language

development, and social skill development. She would like to gather

this info now so I can help her find someone there to carry on his

wonderful progress that he's made here!!!

Please email me privately with any information! Thanks!!!

Shauna , M.Ed.

Summit Learning Center, INC

Roswell, GA

770-552-1535

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