Children on the autism spectrum prefer predictability -- life in a pandemic is anything but. A recent survey shows there's a shortage of qualified therapists to help these children.
WWW.WRAL.COM >>> A RECENT SURVEY SHOWS THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF QUALIFIED THERAPIST HELP THESE CHILDREN. >>> THERE WAS A LOT OF ANXIETY THAT OCCURRED SO MY FIRST INITIAL INSTINCT WAS FINDING THE SERVICE BUT HE NEEDS SO THAT WE CAN NIP IT IN THE BUTT AND MAKE SURE THAT HE LIVES A NORMAL LIFE. >> AND AUTISTIC CHILD IS A CHALLENGE AND SO IS FINDING HELP FOR THAT CHILD, EVEN MORE SO DURING A PANDEMIC. FINALLY, JEN GOT IN TOUCH WITH A PROGRAM CALLED SPROUT. >> WE PROVIDE AUTISM CARE SERVICES ALL AROUND THE UNITED STATES TO FAMILY THAT REALLY NEEDS SUPPORT. >> THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CHILDREN WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE CASES OF AUTISM. >> THERAPY IS IN THE HOME IS A BIG PART OF THE THERAPY IS FINDING THE RIGHT IN-HOME CAREGIVER. >> MISS INGRAM IS I THERAPIST. THE BOYS LOVE HER. MY SON IS ACTUALLY GOING TO BE GOING TO SCHOOL THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AND SHE IS GOING TO BE GOING TO SCHOOL WITH HIM TO MAKE THAT TRANSITION. >>> SPROUT THERAPY ACCEPTS OVER