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Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.

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grants?

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so i finally found out about a couple of grants in tn for kids with special needs. ARD and Buddyball give grants, ARD has up to a 3 yr waiting list but i put adam on it all the same. and this is the first yr buddyball has done it so we are going to do it anyway. my husband is so proud he sayd he can pay for whatever adam needs. oh yeah? THEN WTF havent you done it already? i have asked you ladies a few times how to set up charts and scheduels and i know yall have explained it to me until you are blue in the face but i just dont get it :( soooooo, the new ot is going to show me, i guess i have to see it to get it but i do appreciate all your help at trying to make me understand it :) i just did a google search on grants in tn for kids with special needs, autism, disabilities, nothing out there that i could find except for wheelchairs, which is great i am glad they have that for the kids that need them!
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Hi, go to http://chat1autism.wetpaint.com/page/Slide+3 and there is a sample of a schedule :)

Kris

PS: Further down is one as well...
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I'm going to be adding either a picture of video of my PECS schedule I had when I was younger...

Kris
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Did you call ARC, they give respite money ever other year. I got like 3,500 for the year for Sean once. Give them a call. Hugs Denise
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what exactly is ARC? i got adam on a waiting list, they told me if he qualifies, it could take 3 yrs!
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I'm sitting here wishing that Regan was still our President! He had a sister that had a dx of mental retardation and he placed alot of value in the cost's and care for services for our children! Oh, wish we could roll the calender back to the early 80's !!!!!!
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P, on the communication board making: just buy a poster board, velcro, take pictures of adam, as he preforms his daily routine, you waking him up, him brushing his teeth, eating breakfast, getting dressed for school, him getting on the bus, playing, eating, drinking, outside, indside, pictures of his toys! and on.. have him place the picture on the poster board when he does each one, eventually, he will start going to the comm. board and getting a picture, bring it to you and that is what he is wanting, needing , etc. ! It really helps!!!!! Easy to make! lots of picture taking, but worth it !oh make sure ya put the poster board where he can reach, at eye-level for adam!
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Autism Resource Center...
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You can find out a lot of information including grants, subsities, and respite care through your local community mental health program.
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poster board and www.dotolearn.com and of course velcro. There is another site too but I'll have to find it.
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My mom has used it go get things for my sister. Its very helpful. As well as thru her local MRDD chapter.
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