on 2/29/04 8:42 AM, virginiagirl2004 at virginiagirl2004@... wrote:

> Christine,
>
> Thanks for the post, I just hope I can help some families in the
> process. Are you a consultant in NY?
>
> Lisa Costello
>

Nope.
I was a lovaas therapist for about a year. Also was an aide for a year (for
a 6 year old with autism going to kindergarden).

Then, 3 years later, had a son with autism.

Now i live on Long Island.

I did take 2 classes at Tidewater CC- intro to disabilities and behavior
mod. I was going to continue on at ODU- but decided to go back into doing
video (i have a BA in communications).

Good luck in that area- the education system is pretty lacking.
I know the one Mom I worked for said the school districts treated her son
very badly. That was about 5 years ago- i don't know if they have gotton
any better.

Are you military? Are you just there for a couple of years?

Christine
(ps. the Coyote cafe on Laskin Rd is my favorite restaurant)