tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827633218999273022.post6537071715533333988..comments2024-02-09T22:54:43.438-06:00Comments on Autism Diva Help: Happy Anniversary Autism Diva HelpLou Lovrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15373442784036488766noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827633218999273022.post-87518249317479312762012-02-28T21:53:18.239-06:002012-02-28T21:53:18.239-06:00Hi Kevin...
I currently get 20 hours of respite...Hi Kevin... <br /><br />I currently get 20 hours of respite a month... Every family is different. I know of one gentleman, SuperDad who has five children, 3 of which are on the autism spectrum, and I believe he gets 12 hours a week... I know for sure he gets 9 hours on Saturdays and then a couple of more hours on Thursdays. It really all depends on the individual family and their needs. My advise is to ask for a new worker. Your worker is obviously not working for you. Unfortunately, that is the case here in Manitoba. When we lived in Calgary, I was getting 35 hours a month, and the only diagnoses Dayton had was global developmental delays and ADHD. Alberta has set a much higher standard in education for their kids, and I would love to be able to move back there. <br /><br />Michelle, I am so giving you a call girl!!!Lou Lovrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373442784036488766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827633218999273022.post-10060898551434056922012-02-27T18:59:51.567-06:002012-02-27T18:59:51.567-06:00Hello!
I am a mother of 2 wonderful autistic boys...Hello! <br />I am a mother of 2 wonderful autistic boys ages 4 & 7 years old. My youngest is currently enrolled in the ABA program. I am a registered nurse,(R.N., B.N.,) who has decided to stay home to care for my 2 boys. Seeing as it is very difficult to both work and have a child in the preschool ABA program, I have decided to try to help out some other families in the same situation. I am able to care for 2 children who are enrolled with full time service, in the preschool ABA program. As I already have one child in the ABA program, I am very knowledgeable about how the program works. I have a lot of experience with autism and I believe that I can be a great support to 2 families who really need to work, but might be unable to both work and have their child in the program. I also will be able to care for your child if your tutor calls in sick, eliminating the stress of trying to find someone at the last minute, or having to call in sick yourself. My house is very suitable and safe for children on the spectrum and I will be able to help with materials that might be needed for programming. I currently have a small home based business in which I make sensory tools and other specialty items for children on the spectrum or who have other special needs. www.twotinybubbles.ca. I will help accommodate clinic meetings, if you would like them to be at my home you will be welcome to hold them here, or I will sit in if you are unavailable to attend and pass all of the information onto you. I am able to start taking kids ASAP. I live in the South St. Vital area. If you know anyone who might be interested and would like to know more details, or if you have any good ideas how to get this information out to the small population of families who I can help, it would be greatly appreciated! I have already contacted MFEAT and placed an add on Kijiji. Both ABA and CSS are unable to help me due to confidentiality issues. If anyone is interested, I can be contacted at anytime. michelle@twotinybubbles.ca or 782-5750 <br />Thanks, Michelleshelle37https://www.blogger.com/profile/15426135327718228234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827633218999273022.post-23693663866343485892012-02-27T14:46:11.798-06:002012-02-27T14:46:11.798-06:00Hi,
You mention that you are using respite hours ...Hi,<br /><br />You mention that you are using respite hours to<br />work. I was wondering how many hours you get?<br /><br />We have two children with Autism, one that is <br />severe and non-verbal. We get 5 hours a week<br />respite and were told CSS that is max. that<br />can be given out to a family. Even with Doctors<br />saying we need more. Do you get more than 5<br />a week?<br /><br />Thankskevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373214150981244475noreply@blogger.com