[blparent] Anyone Who Has a Child WithAutism?

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

Yes, the person who works at NFB and has worked extensively with autistic
kids is Natalie Shaheen.  She is blind herself, and might very well have
some ideas for you.  She can be reached at 410-659-9314 ext. 2293.  Or via
email at nshaheen at nfb.org
The best of luck to you!
Melissa

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tatyana
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 7:07 PM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Anyone Who Has a Child WithAutism?

Rene,
I heard  that someone who's currently working in NFB head quarters
previously worked with autistic kids as a teacher. She is blind, so I just
thought you might subscribe to other lists as well. And I think there is a
blind  educators list- teachers  might have  an information you  are looking
for. Just my thoughts, sorry I don't have more practical help.

Tatyana.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rene Latorre" <rlatorre4 at gmail.com>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 4:12 PM
Subject: [blparent] Anyone Who Has a Child WithAutism?


> Hello All,
>
> I've been looking for resources regarding parenting blind a child with
> autism. I haven't found a lot of help in this area. Although I can
> find plenty of information on autism resources, I'm just not finding a
> lot involving a blind parent and the unique challenges this brings.
>
> I'm a mom of four beautiful children ages 23, 21, 9 & 6. They are all
> sighted and typically developing other than my youngest. He is sighted
> but was diagnosed on the spectrum at the age of 2. At first, he seemed
> to be mild, but now as he is getting older he has been moving more
> towards classic autism. He goes to a 6-1-1 self contained classroom
> for children with autism and has a one to one personal aid. He is
> mostly nonverbal although he can say 1-3 word phrases when highly
> motivated such as when he is requesting things that he wants.  He has
> been receiving services (speech, OT, Special Ed) since diagnosis but
> progress has been slow. I constantly search for resources from his
> team of professionals but I often get limited responses when asking
> questions that are specific to my blindness parenting issues.
>
> I'm mainly looking for others who may also happen to have any children
> on the spectrum.  Over the years, I have developed many tips &
> techniques in parenting my children, but everything seems to go out
> the window when parenting my youngest. I struggle with knowing where
> he is, getting him to come to me when I call for him, following
> directions, etc. Also, he is bright and he has it all figured out that
> I cannot see and he takes full advantage of that.
>
> If anyone in this group can offer any support and/or information, I
> would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance.
>
> Rene
>
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