Respite North Gwinnett is offered by Spectrum, HiHope and GCSS.
Every 3rd Saturday - Year Round 12-6 pm
Location: HiHope, 882 Hi Hope Rd, Lawrenceville, GA
Ages: 3-adults and all disabilities (no siblings)
Register & Application: Denise Urgent 678-698-7440 or denise.urgent@gacommunity.org.
Activities: Arts & crafts, sometimes music therapist, movies and snacks.
Accommodations:
6-7 staff
Behaviors are separated
Children 3-15 (older children may go with the adult group depending on the child) Adult 15-older
Medication can be given
Hygiene assistance (bring in extra change of clothes or diapers)
Nurse on duty
You may bring your favorite toy or game for the child.
Teen Aspergers and HFA(high functioning autism) group meets quarterly. It is more structured and focuses on social skills. Starts monthly in the fall of 2007.
Payment: According to sliding scale with consideration to income, family size and age of child. Some waivers also cover this service but not the Katie Beckett.
If you have 90% coverage the cost is only $4.80 for entire day at 10% .
If you do not have any coverage the cost at 100% payment is $60.