Special needs in miami

Posted: Sun, Feb 13 2011, 8:23 pm Post subject: special needs in miami

Posted: Yesterday at 9:46 pm Post subject: special needs in miami

we may need to relocate for work reasons and we may move to miami.I have a 3 year old son with autism and wanted to know if anyone knows how the special needs are there.we now live in brooklyn.would we be downgrading on his education?how are gov benefits
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tia

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if you pm me I might be able to connect you with someone who can help you with info.

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Posted: Sun, Feb 13 2011, 9:17 pm Post subject: re: special needs in miami

anyone know anyone with kids on the spectrum in miami?

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you can PM me for more info. I will need a couple days to make contacts but I should be able to give you some leads.

Posted: Mon, Feb 14 2011, 11:35 pm Post subject: re: special needs in miami

I work as a therapist for children with special needs in Miami. I can tell you that you will have many more options in the NY/NJ area than you will have here, in terms of schooling, gov't funded therapy, etc. Unless you have Medicaid or private insurance that covers therapy, you will be paying out of pocket for all therapy services.

In terms of schooling, there is Kesher, which I am not familiar with, but they are associated with Hillel, which is good. I can tell you that the PS programs are generally awful. There are some good non-Jewish private for children with autism, but again, the price is hefty.

I'm sorry I couldn't give you a more positive response, but you deserve to make an informed decision for the benefit of your entire family.