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 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Confused by diagnosis proccess

reesan
Posted: 25 Nov 2014, 4:23 pm 

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That's great. I am a big reader and, though overwhelming, seeking out information constantly was a necessary strategy for me in those first few months. It really helped that simultaneously I was implementing a few basic changes (covered in the first few chapters of the early start book (especially c...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Confused by diagnosis proccess

reesan
Posted: 25 Nov 2014, 4:08 pm 

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Hi and welcome. I have 21mth old twins, we realised they had ASD at 16 months and got our official diagnosis at 18 months. I started telling people we we believed they had autism and were pursuing a diagnosis straight away (as well as researching and arranging our therapy). I mainly wanted to reply ...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: new member - 18mth twins with autism in Melbourne Australia

reesan
Posted: 21 Sep 2014, 5:33 pm 

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thankyou DW that is so lovely. I watched a beautiful floortime video on the weekend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQW4TncfP7g I was wondering if anyone else has any videos to recommend online? And also, crucially.. for those who have really invested themselves into a play based therapy approach, an...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: new member - 18mth twins with autism in Melbourne Australia

reesan
Posted: 18 Sep 2014, 5:00 pm 

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Thanks guys it is so great to hear from others who have had an early diagnosis and to hear about your philosophies. I am feeling very empowered by the idea that my research and also my intuition about how best to approach things with the girls is going to resonate with them. Pdtwinmom I definitely a...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: new member - 18mth twins with autism in Melbourne Australia

reesan
Posted: 17 Sep 2014, 9:45 pm 

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It is a huge relief, I am so excited. I have been really happy to find a great speechie and OT who are on board philosophically with the approach I want to take, and now to have this professional level of oversight for our whole program is going to really help us maximize Holly and Kate's potential....

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: new member - 18mth twins with autism in Melbourne Australia

reesan
Posted: 17 Sep 2014, 9:23 pm 

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Thanks guys, the university I have been speaking to about ESDM supervision confirmed today they will take us on. This is huge! And it means ESDM will be our primary approach, I will keep seeing our speech therapist and OT which are services ESDM liaise with normally anyway). I am going to keep readi...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: new member - 18mth twins with autism in Melbourne Australia

reesan
Posted: 17 Sep 2014, 4:45 pm 

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Thanks for your feedback Bkdad82. I think for us what we are intending to do with ESDM is pretty different from ABA, though we are keeping an open mind as to whether ABA might be appropriate when they are older. I think you are right that finding the right therapists is key. It's encouraging to hear...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: new member - 18mth twins with autism in Melbourne Australia

reesan
Posted: 15 Sep 2014, 8:12 pm 

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Hi all, My 18mth twins with Holly and Kate were diagnosed with autism last week, we have known that the diagnosis was imminent for about two months so have had a chance to do some research and planning. My girls are very active physically and big time sensory seekers including lots of cuddles and th...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Confirmed ASD @ 19 months!

reesan
Posted: 08 Sep 2014, 5:07 pm 

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Hi Shadownhunter, I realise it has been a year since your post but I wanted to check in and say hi. My twins are 18 months and currently being diagnosed with ASD. I am in Melbourne, Australia too and so I know your predicament with most treatment being funded out of pocket. I have been reading the e...
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