[blindkid] help for blind/autistic 14 yr old

[Tom and Deb OConnor]

Carol - thanks for info.  I have heard it is good too, but have not read 
it yet.  I am going to try to call them to talk.  We are having a very, 
very hard time even finding a place for him and someone who would want 
to teach him.  We are willing to pay a teacher if need be - maybe summer 
months for tutoring help.  He is easy to work with and very funny.  He 
is so willing to learn and hungry to understand, he is not your usual 
autistic kid, but some tendencies are certainly there. - please keep us 
in mind if you should hear of someone or some place. Moving would be 
hard in this economy, trying to sell home etc - but maybe if there is 
someone out there I could find a place to stay with my Son, through the 
church or something. I am just brainstorming here.  WE are in Mn.  I 
have been in touch with Blind Inc. in Mpls mn - but they do not know of 
any vision teachers with autism exp.  Really - all they might need is 
the desire to help this child and read that book you referenced!  That 
alone would be a great start for him.

Thanks again

Tom & Debbie O'Connor
toc6642 at charter.net


On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 7:56 PM, Carol Castellano wrote:

> Hi Tom & Debbie,
>
> You may already have seen this, but Jay Gense and Marilyn Gense wrote 
> a book called
>
> Autism Spectrum Disorders and Visual Impairment:
>
>
> Meeting Students' Learning Needs.  I have not read it myself so cannot 
> say if it is a good one, but you might want to take a look if you 
> haven't already.  it's available here:
>
> 
> <http://www.afb.org/store/product.asp?sku=978-0-89128-880-0&mscssid=L263WDT9Q2K89JA4G3SLVPMVP34J7PT2>http://www.afb.org/store/product.asp?sku=978-0-89128-880-0&mscssid=L263WDT9Q2K89JA4G3SLVPMVP34J7PT2
> The Gense's teach in Oregon.  Perhaps that would be a good place to 
> move to :-).
>
> I wish you good luck in your search.
>
> Carol
>
> Carol Castellano
> Director of Programs
> National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
> 973-377-0976
> carol_castellano at verizon.net
> www.nopbc.org
>
> At 05:46 PM 10/14/2011, you wrote:
>
>> We are seeking a school or person to help educate our very smart and 
>> funny blind/autistic 14 yr old son.  We live in elk river mn. 
>> Willing to drive or possible relocate.  Fairbault school for blind 
>> not an option for us.  Please email us with resources or help.  Thank 
>> you
>>
>> Tom & Debbie O'Connor
>> toc6642 at charter.net
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