tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post1992178431226237877..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Canada's Autism Secret - Part 1Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-68674197043352250902008-08-25T15:19:00.000-03:002008-08-25T15:19:00.000-03:00Out here in BC ABA options in public schools are p...Out here in BC ABA options in public schools are pretty spotty and seem to be based on the individual parent's ability to negotiate with the local school district and school AO. In our situation our son has a 1-1 support worker who runs his educational program. His support worker was hired from our home based team to be our son's "aid" which is positive in that it allows a lot of home-school sharing and integration. We provide the Lions share of funds for our Behavioral Consultant to work with school staff and to develop educational programs (the Provincial Government provides a small monthly contribution to our ABA program costs...they provide $500 per month in total...$6000 per year). It is working simply due to the fact that we can afford to pay the additional fees out of pocket AND we are effective advocates (my wife and I have both worked in ths school systems). For families with less financial ability and less familiarity with advocacy skills... it does not work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-86321014343693261982008-08-22T07:10:00.000-03:002008-08-22T07:10:00.000-03:00Although not perfect, our autism services for chil...Although not perfect, our autism services for children with autism here in NB is working. Our Education officials have certainly stepped up to the plate over the years and our students with autism are finally receiving learing opportunities. Not perfect but heading in the right direction. Our son is making his transition to Leo Hayes High School and from all accounts it is a smooth one with ALL his needs being met. Bravo!! it has been along time in coming :)<BR/>My hope is that our Government officials continue to support autism in NB for our pre-schooler's and students.<BR/>Now we have to work on Adult services...I am hopeful that dialougues with Government officials will continue to be positive and productive.<BR/><BR/>Dawn & Albert BowieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com