Bilingual and Multicultural Families
Raising an autistic child in two languages, ABA in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Bengali and Russian, and working with schools and insurers across languages.
Understand
Start here: the basics, in plain language.
- UnderstandAutism and ABA Therapy in Florida: A Guide for Russian-Speaking Parents (Аутизм и ABA)For Russian-speaking parents in Florida: autism diagnosis, foreign reports and insurance, school evaluations in your language, ABA and interpreters.6 min read
- UnderstandAutism Support for Bengali-Speaking Families in Florida (English and বাংলা)A guide for Bengali-speaking parents in Florida: autism evaluations, insurance, school rights, interpreters, ABA therapy and phrases in Bengali.7 min read
- UnderstandCómo Obtener un Diagnóstico de Autismo en FloridaPaso a paso para obtener un diagnóstico de autismo en Florida: quién puede diagnosticar, qué acepta cada programa, la espera y el costo. En español.5 min read
- UnderstandGlosario de Términos ABA en Español para Padres: Equipo, Plan, Seguro y EscuelaTérminos de ABA en español con el nombre en inglés: BCBA, RBT, FBA, BIP, deducible, autorización previa, ley Geller, IEP y ESE en Florida.9 min read
- UnderstandHuracanes y Autismo: Plan Familiar para FloridaPlan de huracanes para familias con un niño autista en Florida: registro de necesidades especiales, refugios, kit sensorial e historia social, en español.6 min read
- UnderstandInterpreters at IEP Meetings: Your Right to Your Language in Florida SchoolsFlorida parents' right to a free, qualified interpreter at IEP meetings, which special education notices must be in your language, and how to ask.6 min read
- UnderstandOtis nan Fanmi Ayisyen: Kraze Stigma, Jwenn SipòOtis nan fanmi ayisyen: sa otis ye, kesyon sou lafwa ak sa moun ap di, dwa pou yon entèprèt, ak kote pou jwenn sipò nan Palm Beach ak Broward.7 min read
- UnderstandSeñales Tempranas de Autismo: Guía por EdadSeñales tempranas de autismo de 9 a 36 meses según los CDC, listas para revisar en casa y cómo referir a su hijo a Early Steps en Florida, en español.8 min read
- UnderstandTerapi ABA nan Florid: Gid pou Paran (Kreyòl Ayisyen)Kisa terapi ABA ye, ki moun ki bay li, kijan asirans kouvri l nan Florid, Early Steps, lekòl la ak CARD, ak kijan pou kòmanse. Gid an kreyòl ayisyen.8 min read
- UnderstandTerapia ABA en Florida: Guía Completa para PadresQué es la terapia ABA, quién la ofrece, cómo la cubren los seguros en Florida, Early Steps, la escuela y CARD, y cómo empezar. Guía en español.7 min read
Compare options
Weighing your options and planning.
- Compare options¿El Seguro Cubre la Terapia ABA en Florida?Qué planes deben cubrir ABA en Florida, cuáles no, qué piden las aseguradoras, cómo llamar a su plan y cómo apelar una negación. Guía en español.7 min read
- Compare optionsAsirans ak Terapi ABA nan Florid: Kisa pou VerifyeAsirans ak terapi ABA nan Florid an kreyòl: kalite plan yo, lalwa Geller, lis verifikasyon, tèks pou rele sèvis manm yo, TRICARE ak apèl.7 min read
- Compare optionsHow Good ABA Providers Respect Your Family's Culture and ValuesWhat culturally responsive ABA looks like versus one-size-fits-all programs: BACB ethics standards, a comparison table, values and questions to ask.6 min read
- Compare optionsRaising a Bilingual Autistic Child: Should You Speak One Language at Home?Research on bilingual autistic children, why the one-language advice is not evidence-based, and a checklist for a home and ABA language plan.7 min read
- Compare optionsWhy Your Child's Therapist Speaking Your Language MattersHow a shared language affects ABA assessment, parent training and generalization, interpreter vs bilingual care compared, and questions to ask.6 min read
Take the next step
Ready to move: steps, checklists and getting started.
- Take the next stepCarta para Solicitar una Evaluación Escolar en Florida (Modelo en Español)Modelo de carta en español para pedir una evaluación de educación especial en Florida: plazo de 30 días, 60 días calendario y qué hacer después.7 min read
- Take the next stepFinding ABA in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Bengali or Russian in FloridaHow to confirm an ABA provider in Florida truly works in your language at the BCBA, RBT and parent-training level, with a phone script and checklist.5 min read
- Take the next stepHow to Ask for an Interpreter at School, the Doctor and Your Insurer (Scripts in 5 Languages)Your rights to a free interpreter at IEP meetings, doctor visits and insurance calls in Florida, with scripts in English, Spanish, Creole, Bengali, Russian.6 min read
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