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@don'tlikethecold

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Lives in Riyah

Registration: 15 May 2012

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don'tlikethecold replied to a thread
9 years ago
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ABA therapist for my son with mild autism by don'tlikethecold

Hello My son was so diagnosed with PDD-NOS last year. He is going to speech therapy 3 times a week but I would like him to also do ABA ( Applied behaviour Analysis) therapy as well. Does any one know of someone who does this? Or someone who can ...

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I was just lucky as my speech therapist heard about her from one of his new clients and she said she could only accept one more child and lucky for me that was my son. She has an autistic child herself as well as home schooling her daughter so she ... Read More

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9 years ago
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ABA therapist for my son with mild autism by don'tlikethecold

Hello My son was so diagnosed with PDD-NOS last year. He is going to speech therapy 3 times a week but I would like him to also do ABA ( Applied behaviour Analysis) therapy as well. Does any one know of someone who does this? Or someone who can ...

don'tlikethecold

I did find one but she isn't taking any more clients. I also found a place called ABC Diagnostic Centre that does ABA therapy. My friend sends her sone there and is very happy with his progress. http://www.abc-ksa.com/about-abc Good Luck Read More

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9 years ago
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Looking for a good nursery/ preschool or playgroup by don'tlikethecold

Hi I am looking for a nursery/ preschool or playgroup for my 2 year old son. I'm looking for a place where English is the primary language. I also would only like for him to attend 2 days a week. I am hoping he could start late August or early ...

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You can try My school myschool.com.sa Read More

don'tlikethecold replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Giving birth at Kingdom hospital- cost? by don'tlikethecold

Hi I;m pregnant and have been going to Kingdom hospital for my prenatal care. (which I've been very happy with so far) I have BUPA health insurance which covers me for 15 000 SAR, maternity cover, per year.What I would like to know, does anyone ...

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Hi, congrats on your bub to be. I gave birth last year at Kingdom hospital and it was a very positive experience. I ended up having an emergency c- section and BUPA covered most of it. I has pre- paid 2400 SR for an epidural ( I am a baby when it ... Read More

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10 years ago
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ABA therapist for my son with mild autism by don'tlikethecold

Hello My son was so diagnosed with PDD-NOS last year. He is going to speech therapy 3 times a week but I would like him to also do ABA ( Applied behaviour Analysis) therapy as well. Does any one know of someone who does this? Or someone who can ...

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Sorry I forgot to mention that we live in Riyadh and we need the therapist/ teacher to do the sessions in English Read More

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10 years ago

ABA therapist for my son with mild autism

Hello My son was so diagnosed with PDD-NOS last year. He is going to speech therapy 3 times a week but I would like him to also do ABA ( Applied behaviour Analysis) therapy as well. Does any one know of someone who does this? Or someone who can ... Read More

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11 years ago

Giving birth at Kingdom hospital- cost?

Hi I;m pregnant and have been going to Kingdom hospital for my prenatal care. (which I've been very happy with so far) I have BUPA health insurance which covers me for 15 000 SAR, maternity cover, per year.What I would like to know, does anyone ... Read More

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11 years ago

Summer camp program for young children (under 3 years old)

Hello My son is nearly 3 years old and has been attending nursery school since September last year. The school he's enrolled in doesn't offer a summer camp program so I was wondering if anyone can give me information about one that will accept ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Coffee mornings in Riyadh by don'tlikethecold

Hi I am wondering if anyone can help with information on how to get invited to coffee mornings. I don't live in a compound and most of my friends don't live in compounds either. Two of my friends who do live in compounds,live in small ones and they ...

don'tlikethecold

Actually I am one of those so called "trailing spouses" I am here with my husband, Have a 2 year old son and am (shock, horror :P) a stay at home mum. I just wanted to know about the compound coffee mornings. I didn't realize it was such a ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Coffee mornings in Riyadh by don'tlikethecold

Hi I am wondering if anyone can help with information on how to get invited to coffee mornings. I don't live in a compound and most of my friends don't live in compounds either. Two of my friends who do live in compounds,live in small ones and they ...

don'tlikethecold

Actually a few friends and I have started our own mother and toddler/baby group. Any female who is interested is free to join us. Just PM me.We usually meet up at shopping malls. It's just nice to go somewhere different, especially somewhere where ... Read More

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12 years ago

Coffee mornings in Riyadh

Hi I am wondering if anyone can help with information on how to get invited to coffee mornings. I don't live in a compound and most of my friends don't live in compounds either. Two of my friends who do live in compounds,live in small ones and they ... Read More

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12 years ago

Restaurants with play areas

I'm always on the lookout for restaurants that are child friendly, especially ones with play areas. Here's a (short) list of the ones I have visited so far. Please feel free to add any places you know. Piatto's (Exit 5)-great play area upstairs ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Where can I buy Sri Lankan currency? (LKR) by don'tlikethecold

Hi I am trying to buy Sri Lanka Rupees as I'm going on holiday there soon. My husband went to Baata where he has changed money before but the shops (on the main street) were shut and a nearby shop owner told him they's been shut down for quite some ...

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Thanks for the info. Think I'll just wait until I get to Sri Lanka and change my SR there. Read More

don'tlikethecold created a thread
12 years ago

Where can I buy Sri Lankan currency? (LKR)

Hi I am trying to buy Sri Lanka Rupees as I'm going on holiday there soon. My husband went to Baata where he has changed money before but the shops (on the main street) were shut and a nearby shop owner told him they's been shut down for quite some ... Read More

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12 years ago

Renting a car and driving to Bahrain

My husband and I are wanting to go to Bahrain for a week long holiday and would like to rent a car and drive there. We've heard that some rental companies will allow you to drive their cars to Bahrain but the company we're currently renting our car ... Read More