Hello I wanted to pass along some more information about seeing Dr. Morton at Carle. Carle has a Child Diagnostic Clinic which is directed by pscychologist...
Hi Jennifer, The Neuropsychology Assessment Clinic at the University of Illinois also provides evaluations for children. Call me (333-0041) if you want to...
I would like to add how excited TAP (The Autism Project) has been that Dr. Chris Menard has increased his availability to do testing of kids to determine...
Thanks so much for the great info you all sent me about Dr. Morton or other doctors. Now I have a new ? Does anyone know of any great special education...
I have a 12 year old autistic son and I am looking for child care. I need someone before school for about 2 months and after that I would need support in the...
Have you tried the Park District? They were wonderful for my son when I lived in Champaign. If that doesn't work I can email this lady who used to take care...
... I lived in Champaign. If that doesn't work I can email this lady who used to take care of my son and see if she has any openings and see if she is still...
... They have an after school program located in Champaign. They specifically told me that they didn't have transportation. Their afterschool program doesn't...
If you choose to go with CU Special Rec, your son can have transportation to the afterschool site. If transportation is specified in his IEP, you can call the...
Thanks Sheila. I do have transportation listed on my son's IEP and it also states "Community" under the title location. So if my son goes to school in...
Is it possible that excessive Ultra Sounds could cause autism? Well on the surface this sounds pretty far fetched I know, but let us consider a few thoughts...
FYI. I received this from the Central Illinois listserve. The program is scheduled for Wed. Don't ask me the time or Channel. I couldn't find it easily....
Good evening to everyone. My name is Kristina, and I'm the mother of a 3 year old son who was recently diagnosed as PDD-NOS. His name is Collin. I also have...
HI Kristina I am a professional, so I might have a slightly different perspective. However, knowing many of the families who are involved with this group, I...
Welcome, Kristina, we look forward to meeting you at our next meeting on Jan. 3. And thank you so much for the kind words, Ann. I think some of you who have...
Ann & Sheila - thanks for replying so quickly. I'm already starting to feel a little relief just knowing that I'll be meeting with a group of people who have...
Kristina, I neglected to mention the wonderful, wonderful resources that are available in the TAP (The Autism Program) Resource Room--it is at Christopher Hall...
Ann: I'll definitely check out the TAP room. It sounds like something our family would definitely benefit from. I'll see everyone tonight, but please...
HI Kristina I am up in the "house" part of the building where I help out with the group for the siblings--if you get this, make a point of coming up there and...
Hello! My name is Laura and my 4 1/2 year old son William was recently diagnosed with PDD-NOS. It was a 2 year battle and even with a diagnosis, it is still a...
Laura, I would recommend a local OT who is an expert in sensory processing disorder. Many issues like the one you describe are related to difficulty with...
I can certainly sympathize with what you and your husband are going through. I have a 5 year old son who was diagnosed in August with high- functioning autism....
The Biomedical Discussion Group The Autism Society of McLean County Meeting: Thursday, January 10th Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Where: Children's Foundation 403...
I have received requests via the C-U Autism Network for names of psychiatrists/psychologists/therapists experienced with teens and young adults with autism,...