Re: Re: new to all of this

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I so agree, take care of your self first!! We came to texas 7 years ago with my son that was 12 and we live in the keller area. We have fought the school district since day 1 and now 7 years later my son graduated from PRIVATE school. Keller said he didn't have AU. So I guess he took it off for them only. Be really careful when you go to the schools. Record everything on tape, iPad, computer whatever but dont go to a meeting with some kind of record devise. Verbal conversation cant be proved. Keep your records in good date order. My suggestion is to keep EVERYTHING!!!I wish you luck with the school system in Texas. They really can hurt you so be careful. To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 7:51 AM Subject: Re: new to all of this

Hello ,

Others have posted a lot of info, so I'll just give a general principle that I've learned over time... EVERY KID IS DIFFERENT. So you have to try a lot of different things to see what works and what doesn't. Some parents report big progress from various diets and supplements, others have seen nothing. Some have seen big progress from stem cell therapy, others have seen nothing. Ditto for hyberbaric oxygen chambers, ABA, various therapy philosophies and regimens, etc. etc. etc.

I will echo the post that warned you that you will have to steel yourself for the fight. You will be fighting the school district, insurance companies, government bureaucracies, etc. Even though it IS personal, you can't take it personally, otherwise it will wear you down. Take care of yourself, make sure to keep your health and spirits in good shape.

Best wishes,

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> My name is and I am new to autism. My son was diagnosed on the 20th of July. I still feel like I have no idea what to do. I also have a daughter who is being evaluated as well on the 10th. So far I feel we have fell through every crack there is to fall through. We have privately funded insurance which did not opt-in for the Texas mandate. The therapy I was told he needed is way more than I can afford. My son is 5. We had concerns when he was 3 but the original doctor said he was too social because he said hi to him. So we missed 2 precious years. The doctor he saw this time said he didn't think the school system could give him what he needs. We are in the Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD. He would be kindergarten. They are talking inclusion with an aide. He can barely count to 5. I don't know what to do.

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they took away autism from my kid too so watch out for that!Sent from my iPhone

I so agree, take care of your self first!! We came to texas 7 years ago with my son that was 12 and we live in the keller area. We have fought the school district since day 1 and now 7 years later my son graduated from PRIVATE school. Keller said he didn't have AU. So I guess he took it off for them only. Be really careful when you go to the schools. Record everything on tape, iPad, computer whatever but dont go to a meeting with some kind of record devise. Verbal conversation cant be proved. Keep your records in good date order. My suggestion is to keep EVERYTHING!!!I wish you luck with the school system in Texas. They really can hurt you so be careful. To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 7:51 AM Subject: Re: new to all of this

Hello ,

Others have posted a lot of info, so I'll just give a general principle that I've learned over time... EVERY KID IS DIFFERENT. So you have to try a lot of different things to see what works and what doesn't. Some parents report big progress from various diets and supplements, others have seen nothing. Some have seen big progress from stem cell therapy, others have seen nothing. Ditto for hyberbaric oxygen chambers, ABA, various therapy philosophies and regimens, etc. etc. etc.

I will echo the post that warned you that you will have to steel yourself for the fight. You will be fighting the school district, insurance companies, government bureaucracies, etc. Even though it IS personal, you can't take it personally, otherwise it will wear you down. Take care of yourself, make sure to keep your health and spirits in good shape.

Best wishes,

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> Hello,

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> My name is and I am new to autism. My son was diagnosed on the 20th of July. I still feel like I have no idea what to do. I also have a daughter who is being evaluated as well on the 10th. So far I feel we have fell through every crack there is to fall through. We have privately funded insurance which did not opt-in for the Texas mandate. The therapy I was told he needed is way more than I can afford. My son is 5. We had concerns when he was 3 but the original doctor said he was too social because he said hi to him. So we missed 2 precious years. The doctor he saw this time said he didn't think the school system could give him what he needs. We are in the Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD. He would be kindergarten. They are talking inclusion with an aide. He can barely count to 5. I don't know what to do.

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