Re: Re: living beyond 21 ( they are not cheap)

[Guest guest]

WOW!!! That is so much-I think that would have covered all of my schooling.

Sorry did not realize it was that much. Do they have scholarships or grants?

It's such a great idea-I guess figuring out how to do it without having costs at

$35k.

mark colditz wrote:

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I looked into this program and they even have a new college that they

have added for Asperger/HFA young adults/college in the Austin area.

But, get ready for the sticker price.........anywhere from $35000 and

up depending upon how much assistance your loved one needs.....that's

a bit high for me.

There is the Florida college too, wonderful, Brevard Community

College, but their prices are in the same neighborhood. There is a

college in Indian and Massachusetts, but geez Louise the prices.

I already have my daughter in College at Univ of North

Texas.....egads it is too much......

Mark

There is a lady in Northwest

Houston I know who has created her own

> " mini-group " home for her daughters and two others who both need a

> little extra help. There is a adult who is hired to supervise

bills

> and any emergency situations that may arise, but

> the girls, with various disabilities (though none with autism) each

> have their own room and take care of the house.

>

> I can't remember what the name of the place is, but it sounds like

> this is the kind of thing that adults who are ready for

independence

> but need a little support would need. If you are interested, e-mail

> me privately and I will put you in contact with her so that you may

> be able to see the items from her model that you could adapt for

your

> own situation.

>

> ly, I think this could really be helped along by the State of

> Texas creating " tax free " status for business and organizations

that

> are serving this population. I feel that parents are very

knowledgeable

> and creative about coming up with workable solutions. If the state

> could support it granting special status to help lower the initial

> start up costs--like property tax exemptions, sales tax exemptions

> etc. then there would be an incentive for really creative people to

> try and develop some workable solutions for these folks.

>

> Maybe some of the parents with adults could really spear head this

> effort for this legislative session.

>

> S.

>

> Re: living beyond 21

>

> We are hardwired to rear our young the best we can and then

support

> them through an adult life. We are witnessing the growth in the

> numbers of parents for whom this will not be a reality. A very

> harsh lesson to learn but not to worry. The community will never

be

> so important in life as this time when a transition in

independence

> should be taking place.

>

> A small community within a community is what they will need. I

> don't know who is in charge, the bureaucracy or us. I am studying

> the state contracts from 2005 to get more of an idea on the number

> and type of programs. New and innovative ideas will not

necessarily

> come from within.

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> Wherry, BCBA

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[Guest guest]

I have heard that Shriner University in La Grange Texas has a good

support program for student with learning differences. I'm not sure

how extensive their support network is. . . .but it may be worth a

look.

S.

Re: living beyond 21

>

> We are hardwired to rear our young the best we can and then

support

> them through an adult life. We are witnessing the growth in the

> numbers of parents for whom this will not be a reality. A very

> harsh lesson to learn but not to worry. The community will never

be

> so important in life as this time when a transition in

independence

> should be taking place.

>

> A small community within a community is what they will need. I

> don't know who is in charge, the bureaucracy or us. I am studying

> the state contracts from 2005 to get more of an idea on the number

> and type of programs. New and innovative ideas will not

necessarily

> come from within.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Wherry, BCBA

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Parents with young adults on the autism spectrum: Can we arrange to meet

sometime at the Autism Conference in Dallas to brainstorm ideas for adult

services and transition in this state? I think it would be great to spend

a few hours getting to know each other and see what we can get going.

How many of you would be interested?

in Austin

Re: living beyond 21

>

> We are hardwired to rear our young the best we can and then

support

> them through an adult life. We are witnessing the growth in the

> numbers of parents for whom this will not be a reality. A very

> harsh lesson to learn but not to worry. The community will never

be

> so important in life as this time when a transition in

independence

> should be taking place.

>

> A small community within a community is what they will need. I

> don't know who is in charge, the bureaucracy or us. I am studying

> the state contracts from 2005 to get more of an idea on the number

> and type of programs. New and innovative ideas will not

necessarily

> come from within.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Wherry, BCBA

>

>

>

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

I've been told DARS will give some assistance on this. What the process

is I don't know.

FYI, we are working on starting a program at Texas Tech for people with

developmental disabilities. It will be a combination academic and life

skills program. Target date is Fall 2007.

Tonya

Re: living beyond 21

>

> We are hardwired to rear our young the best we can and then

support

> them through an adult life. We are witnessing the growth in the

> numbers of parents for whom this will not be a reality. A very

> harsh lesson to learn but not to worry. The community will never

be

> so important in life as this time when a transition in

independence

> should be taking place.

>

> A small community within a community is what they will need. I

> don't know who is in charge, the bureaucracy or us. I am studying

> the state contracts from 2005 to get more of an idea on the number

> and type of programs. New and innovative ideas will not

necessarily

> come from within.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Wherry, BCBA

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.

>

>

[Guest guest]

My cousin's son (Aspergers) is at ENMU right now and loves it.

Tonya

Re: living beyond 21 ( they are

not cheap)

There is another college...closer...and not as expensive as Brevard

(which is sky high...I looked into it for our daughter, and it

sounded great until I saw the price tag!). It is Eastern New Mexico

University in Roswell. They serve a variety of individuals with

different disabilities (including autism AND MR!), but it is a 2

year certificate program. I went to a presentation about it about 6

months ago, and I was told at the time that SOMETIMES TRC (DARS) can

be persuaded to pay for the tuition because there is nothing like it

in Texas AND they consider it to be " job training " .

For us, it is a " plan c " , because Roswell is an awfully long way

from here. Additionally, since it is only a 2 year certificate

program, it isn't what my daughter is really interested in right

now. They do have a couple of prerequisites for attendance, one of

which is a major stumbling block for us. The students have to be

able to " self medicate " if they are taking any medicine. Even though

we have been working and working on this issue, we aren't anywhere

close to having it mastered. And, I would think many individuals

with ASD may not be able to master that skill, which would exclude

them from attendance.

And, again, it isn't the total answer...it is just one piece. But

putting pieces together is part of what making a life is about....

Texas Autism Advocacy

www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

Texas Disability Network

Calendar of Events

www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

[Guest guest]

, count me in for the meeting.

Tonya Hettler

Cell

Re: living beyond 21

>

> We are hardwired to rear our young the best we can and then

support

> them through an adult life. We are witnessing the growth in the

> numbers of parents for whom this will not be a reality. A very

> harsh lesson to learn but not to worry. The community will never

be

> so important in life as this time when a transition in

independence

> should be taking place.

>

> A small community within a community is what they will need. I

> don't know who is in charge, the bureaucracy or us. I am studying

> the state contracts from 2005 to get more of an idea on the number

> and type of programs. New and innovative ideas will not

necessarily

> come from within.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Wherry, BCBA

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh how exciting!!!

Where is Texas Tech again?

A friend of mine here in Arkansas has been thinking of trying to do that here.

I can't wait to hear more!

Amy B

" Everyone is a visionary if you scratch him (her) deep enough, but the Celt is

a visionary without scratching. " - Yeats

[Guest guest]

Texas Tech is in Lubbock. I'll try to remember to keep the list

updated.

Tonya

RE: Re: living beyond 21 ( they

are not cheap)

Oh how exciting!!!

Where is Texas Tech again?

A friend of mine here in Arkansas has been thinking of trying to do

that here. I can't wait to hear more!

Amy B

" Everyone is a visionary if you scratch him (her) deep enough, but the

Celt is a visionary without scratching. " - Yeats

[Guest guest]

Count me in. I will be attending FRi and Sat. Nance Mandell

merinance4@...

Re: living beyond 21

>

> We are hardwired to rear our young the best we can and then

support

> them through an adult life. We are witnessing the growth in the

> numbers of parents for whom this will not be a reality. A very

> harsh lesson to learn but not to worry. The community will never

be

> so important in life as this time when a transition in

independence

> should be taking place.

>

> A small community within a community is what they will need. I

> don't know who is in charge, the bureaucracy or us. I am studying

> the state contracts from 2005 to get more of an idea on the number

> and type of programs. New and innovative ideas will not

necessarily

> come from within.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Wherry, BCBA

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tonya,

Thank you so much! I look forward to hearing more.

-Amy in Arkansas

" Everyone is a visionary if you scratch him (her) deep enough, but the Celt is

a visionary without scratching. " - Yeats