9/26/12 BTTC Evaluation Visit

Today was our day to visit BTTC a local facility that uses ABA trained staff to modify behavior. Josh would not let go of my hand or mom's had the entire time we were there. It was a good meeting and I do believe it would be a good program for him. The facility was clean and staff was very nice. We toured the facility and I was quite impressed with some of the offerings. They have school classes on grounds that is staffed with educators from the local school district. The residence halls were not massive like the ones at HCPC or Kingwood Pines. It was a quaint little house almost but did have everything the kids need to succeed. When we were touring the residence, the kids and staff were having lunch. Everyone sitting at the table with staff mixed in with the kids. It was almost like a family dinning table. The meals are prepared on site by the staff and the kids help with taking care of cleaning up after the meal. Like most families should. We will more than likely hear by weeks end if Joshua was accepted into the program and he could be on site in as soon as three weeks. The only drawback to the facility is the distance from home and the fact that our income has already gone down just due to health insurance cost. It is going to be interesting to go back and forth so much as they have activities we have to participate in with Joshua. So trim here scrimp there to make sure we have gas in the car to make the trips. Wish us luck.