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Posted by SuzyQ

One of my best friends teaches children with autism. I give her (& anyone else who works with people who have autism) a ton of credit!

I'm a little confused about why we should call Celina? Maybe I missed something?

Posted by nyteacher13

PS - New neighbors on my block came over and introduced themselves. Their oldest son has Autism, and I told them I work with kids with Autism. The mother's eyes lit up, and she instantly felt comfortable with me. It was very touching when she thanked me for working with these special kids, and it made me feel proud to be a Special Ed. Teacher.

Her name is Celina - (631)905-5896.

She's awesome!!!

Give her a ring and tell her Theresa recommended her.

Good luck!!!

T

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yes, Im a SPED teacher

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I am also a teacher for children with autism, as well as a home ABA therapist/supervisor. I would not trade my jobs in for anything else in the world! I absolutely love what I do and cannot even describe in words how it has impacted my life!!

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At my current position/old job, I did EI and CPSE evaluations, mainly for children who are on the autistic spectrum. I have learned so much about the fine intricacies of diagnosis and the wide range of the children's presentations.

At my new job, I am a school psychologist and I provide counseling/play therapy/behavioral intervention for preschool children in a special education setting. Several children on my caseload have autism.

I am hoping to continue and expand my work with children with autism as I go further in my career.

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My father is a retired Special Ed teacher and used to do summer work and special olympic work with children with downs and children with autism. It's amazing to see how he is able to interact with all children so effortlessly. My daughter is so lucky to have him as her grandfather.

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I am a special education teacher who provides EI and CPSE services for chiildren with Autism. I have been teaching for over 10 years. As well, my husband works with lipglossjunky as a behavior analyst and school consulant.

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My brother has autism and is high functioning.

He is involved in a program where everyday he goes to various locations, CVS, schools and does different jobs.

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My cousin is autistic

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Sometimes I wonder if my son (8) is on the spectrum. He's never formally been diagnosed with anything other than ADHD. When he went through EI when he was 3, they did mention PDD, but nothing ever came of it. He does the hand flapping sometimes when he gets excited, covers his ears for loud noises, is a bit socially immature, loves puzzles, has a hard time with his reading and has trouble staying on task. He never smiled as a baby and didn't start speaking until he got speech therapy when he was 2.5.

I did look into a place that would do a full evaluation on him, but they don't take insurance and the cost was a ton. I figure a diagnosis wouldn't really make a difference in the services he currently receives through the district though, so I never pursued it.

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My friend and neighbor has a son who has autism. My sister also works in early intervention programs.

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Posted by JTK

my oldest has aspergers
my middle one has PDD...
my youngest is being evaluated for PDD

i guess i'm in the circle of friends with children with autism as we surround ourselves with it.

nyteacher13...lipglossjunky... and all others that dedicate thier lives to children with disabilities i deeply appreciate everything you do.. you are special people!