Thanks for the input, I think we are leaning to San Diego, because
of the services. Although the cost of living there stinks.




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militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com, "christine@l..."
<christine@l...> wrote:
> on 1/5/04 12:01 AM, vmi89 at vmi89@y... wrote:
>
> > We just moved to Colorado last year, and are looking to future
> > assignments possibly in the next two years. We have a 2 and a
half
> > year old son with autism, hearing loss w/aids, feeding
difficulties
> > that resulted in him getting a g-tube. The potential places are
> > Hawaii, Washington State, San Diego, or Norfolk. Does anyone
have
> > any input on what states are better providing autism services (ie
> > ABA therapy, special needs services in school, etc?) We have
found
> > that for early intervention here in Colorado Springs, you have
to do
> > all your own footwork and reinvent the wheel apparently. I am
> > seeking out qualified therapists for my son, because apparently
the
> > early intervention program has never heard of conventional ABA or
> > other treatments for autism. We will soon see about the
district we
> > live in when it comes to preschool for our son. I'll write up a
> > summary of that experience when that happens. I'd appreciate any
> > input, if you have comparisons from any of the listed states, to
> > help us with the decision to move when it comes.
>
> Well, i know in general the Hampton Roads area stinks for services.
> (although i lived there for 6 years before having my son and loved
it)
>
> I would look into San Diego- not only is it a great area for Navy
(i've
> heard from military in general) california has such a high rate
of autism
> they have to have services state wide (i would think- don't know
for sure)
> But I know there are a lot of autism parent groups there.
>
> good luck, i'm staying on Long Island (even if my husband lives
10,000 miles
> away)
>
> christine