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ido · Mar 12, 2008

I got the call from the School Board today. Jesse will have Speech and OT evaluations for his sensory issues next Wednesday! Also, the agency that I applied to for financial assistance for his services sent my application before staffing today - so I should be able to call tomorrow and find out if they approved me. If they did, they will pay for 4 out of 6 sessions for each of his services that are provided by a private entity, including a Behavior Analyst. All Speech and OT through the school system will be FREE! So, I can get him a double dose of treatment and it shouldn't cost me very much. I'm praying it all falls into place! The other free service that I might qualify for is a case manager. That would help me tremendously b/c they would make all the calls to coordinate all of his services.

It feels like such a relief to be gaining some forward momentum on getting Jesse diagnosed and getting treatment going. It has got to be the most frustrating feeling in the world to know that something is out of sync for my son and not knowing how to fix it. These services would be such a blessing!

country woman · Mar 12, 2008

That is very good news congratulations

GritsnGrace · Mar 12, 2008

Yes, it is. Those programs are very hard to get ahold of, sometimes! I pray that they can help him!

FlatpickingJD · Mar 12, 2008

I'm really happy to hear it, fng. It must be a huge relief for you.

ido · Mar 12, 2008

Thanks everyone. I am very pleased. I'll spare you all the gory details, but it's been a very difficult journey to get to this point. I'll even be happy with just the free services through the school board. He had to turn 3 before he even qualified for them, so now it's just been a hurry up and wait situation to get the evaluations scheduled.

dluvs2trvl · Mar 12, 2008

I'm so glad!!! This is wonderful, wonderful news!!!!

Keep us posted!!!!

ido · Mar 12, 2008

Thanks! I will.

ShainaBrina · Mar 13, 2008

Praise God for His blessings

eatenbylocusts · Mar 13, 2008

Very good! I'm curious what kind of agency might help with funding? There's a social group I'd like my dd to get into, but they don't have any slots for my dd, but if they did I'd have to pay out of pocket.

Mark2010 · Mar 13, 2008

flnativegrl said:
I got the call from the School Board today. Jesse will have Speech and OT evaluations for his sensory issues next Wednesday! Also, the agency that I applied to for financial assistance for his services sent my application before staffing today - so I should be able to call tomorrow and find out if they approved me. If they did, they will pay for 4 out of 6 sessions for each of his services that are provided by a private entity, including a Behavior Analyst. All Speech and OT through the school system will be FREE! So, I can get him a double dose of treatment and it shouldn't cost me very much. I'm praying it all falls into place! The other free service that I might qualify for is a case manager. That would help me tremendously b/c they would make all the calls to coordinate all of his services.

It feels like such a relief to be gaining some forward momentum on getting Jesse diagnosed and getting treatment going. It has got to be the most frustrating feeling in the world to know that something is out of sync for my son and not knowing how to fix it. These services would be such a blessing!

Praying that your son gets the services that he needs. I know you are a good mom.

Inkachu · Mar 13, 2008

Congrats FL girl!! My son had to go through developmental delay issues when he was little, so I know what it's like to worry that your child isn't developing "normally" and all the fears that go along with it. Most of these programs are wonderful and are a great help. Best wishes!

Bridgit · Mar 13, 2008

Praise the Lord. These are wonderful news!

ido · Mar 13, 2008

eatenbylocusts said:
Very good! I'm curious what kind of agency might help with funding? There's a social group I'd like my dd to get into, but they don't have any slots for my dd, but if they did I'd have to pay out of pocket.

The name of the agency here is Children's Home Society.

ido · Mar 13, 2008

SilverTheSprite said:
Congrats FL girl!! My son had to go through developmental delay issues when he was little, so I know what it's like to worry that your child isn't developing "normally" and all the fears that go along with it. Most of these programs are wonderful and are a great help. Best wishes!

Thanks. Developmentally, he's on track. It's social/behavioral/sensory related stuff we're dealing with. Did your son attend an early intervention program? I worked for Easter Seals and it was one of the most rewarding jobs I ever had.

ido · Mar 13, 2008

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I talked with Jesse's school and they are going to provide me with documentation for the evaluation.

At the end of the email, the center director made a comment to the effect of us "working through this together" which literally brought me to tears. I have felt very alone in dealing with Jesse's problems - my parents have just recently started to come around to the idea that there is a reason for his misbehavior other than him being a "bad kid". Not to mention the issues we had with child care previous to the school he is in now.

I feel like there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel.

Thomas1984 · Mar 13, 2008

flnativegrl said:
Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I talked with Jesse's school and they are going to provide me with documentation for the evaluation.

At the end of the email, the center director made a comment to the effect of us "working through this together" which literally brought me to tears. I have felt very alone in dealing with Jesse's problems - my parents have just recently started to come around to the idea that there is a reason for his misbehavior other than him being a "bad kid". Not to mention the issues we had with child care previous to the school he is in now.

I feel like there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel.

Wow. I'm very glad to hear that your prayers are being answered.

ido · Mar 13, 2008

Thomas1984 said:
Wow. I'm very glad to hear that your prayers are being answered.

Thanks, me too!

p.s. Love the new siggy!

Thomas1984 · Mar 16, 2008

flnativegrl said:
Thanks, me too!

p.s. Love the new siggy!

Thanks.

Yours is quite catchy too!

ido · Mar 16, 2008

Thomas1984 said:
Thanks.

Yours is quite catchy too!

haha - Thanks! I was inspired by a recent blast from the past to come up with that quote.

ido · Mar 16, 2008

I'm getting nervous for Wednesday morning. I've gotten some good feedback from my sister who has been through all of this with my nephew (he has Asperger's). I've coordinated with Jesse's school to get the necessary documentation from them. I've got a sensory survey that I filled out and made notations regarding specific areas.

I just don't want to forget anything. Talking to my sister probably helped the most b/c she explained what the inital evaluation should be like.

I'll report back on Wednesday after I meet with the therapists.

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