OT- Anyone who is doing ABA in New Jersey-Please Read!!

[Guest guest]

Hi. My son is currently 3 1/2 and we are receiving ABA on Long Island in NY.

However, we have been told that once he turns 5 (2002-2003 school year) they

really try to cut the hours down and put the child into a center-based program.

Unfortunately, unless you can get into one of the good private ABA schools, the

state-run autism programs are really bad and I have heard of many kids who have

regressed when being put into these programs.

My husband is originally from NJ and we would consider moving to NJ- and I was

wondering if anyone who receives ABA in NJ could let me know what the situation

is in NJ in regard to getting a home program paid for by the state/county after

the child turns 5. Also, how many hours a week could you get?

Also, is the decision up to the county or the local school board-how does it

work in NJ?

Thanks,

A

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