Thanks Crystal! I will be calling first thing Monday morning to set up his speech and occupational therapy evaluations. I really don't know what to expect at this point... I'm not sure how the programs through the school system work or if they're effective. Our insurance will cover an ABA therapist (not even sure if that's what we'll need) - but there's not one in our network within at least 100 miles.crystallester916 said:
The last 5 years she has devoted her life to researching EVERYTHING she can concerning autism. She is the go-to person in her area when it comes to knowing her stuff. She FIGHTS daily for her boys in a world that doesn't understand or doesn't care to understand. She has even been invited to the governor's conference (FL) for children with disabilities. She is my hero I told her what your doctor said and here is her response.... I have cut and pasted it so that I don't mess it up! she needs to see a neurodevelopmental pediatrician. they will screen for a diagnosis if relevant. oh, and without the label her child won't get services. it's a sad, sad cycle. as you know! In post #26 I talked about how my sister uses over-correction to help her boys. I was in Florida with her this weekend and today I was trying to take pictures of our kids together. Sam, the 4 yr old, wanted nothing to do with it. He started saying "I no smile!" and then spit on the floor. 
quiverfull7 said: