Re: my 4yr old just was diagnosed with high functioning autisim

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Hi Ebony! Pretty name!

Not sure where you are in the process but you will want to contact your local school system and request a full educational evaluation for special ed services. Call the director of student services or the principal at your local elementary school. Let them know he has been dx'd with HFA. After they do their eval's, if he qualifies, he will get an "IEP" (individual education program). Then he can start to get therapies and help in pre-k.

If you need to learn more about special education rules, you can find out at www.wrightslaw.com

If you have any questions, just ask! Tons of parents are here with great experience, probably better than any book you'll find. <g> I have 2 kids with HFA - one is now 21 yo and the other is 13 yo. Welcome!

Roxanna

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( ) my 4yr old just was diagnosed with high functioning autisim

hello, My Name is Ebony and I have a 4yr old son that was diagnosed with high functioning autisim. I am trying to find a school thats right for him in my district and trying to get information pertaining this disorder. I need all the help I can get.I would like to know can you assist me or direct me to someone that can.

Thank You in advance,

Ms. Ebony Jowers