I need your help (Waukesha: home, public school, living in)

[katija]

I have an autistic boy he will be 5 years on august, he is nonverbal. I want to move from chicago to wisconsin ,please can you tell me wich place has the good program for children with autism in wisconsin. and also the best place to raise 2 children. and how is the reputation of the schools in wisconsin.

thank you for your help

[mikki]

The state early intervention program which is called WEAP (Wisconsin Early Autism Project) is excellent. I worked for them as a line therapist for a time. Unfortunately it can take up to 2 years to even get into the program. I worked as a special education teacher here in SE WI for almost 20 years and I believe that most of the public school spec. ed. teachers have received training in working with children with autism. I know for a fact that Waukesha has good special education programs in it's schools. PM me if you would like more info!

[NikkiLin25]

I actually am living in Wisconsin but going to school downtown Chicago for Applied Behavior Analysis to work with children with autism and other developmental disorders. I am not sure if you are looking into any private in home therpay, or where you are looking to move in Wisconsin, but I would be happy to talk to you about this. I am not aware of any great orgainzations besides Wisconsin Early Autism Project, which does take a long time to get into, but until then I know you could find private therapists to work on things in your home. Let me know if there is anything else I could do to help you.