A Florida teenager, diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDDNOS), has benefited from community resources developed by his parents and other parents of children with autism. These parents had fewer resources 12-18 years ago than parents do now, so they learned and taught each other about early intervention, speech therapy, occupational therapy, mainstreaming, and RDI. Currently, the number of resources in this Florida community is flourishing: Child Find , Exceptional Education and Student Services, and the Central Florida Autism Institute (CFAII), among others.
News: Community Resources Help Teenager Who is "Differently-Abled"
Monday, April 6, 2009 - 10:35
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