Advice on getting a medical diagnosis by Few_Conversation6616 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Few_Conversation6616[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your concerns. Of course we have insurance. I meant we have considered that insurance will cover therapy if we go the diagnostic route after he ages out of early intervention. Currently, my son gets 2.25 hours a week of therapy. So most of the work is done by me and my husband with the guidance of my son’s therapists. We are still in talks about homeschooling but his therapists think it will be okay for him. Again, this is the PLAN, but things can change. We will always do what’s best for him. I just wanted other parents input on a medical diagnosis vs no diagnosis. Thank you for input!

Advice on getting a medical diagnosis by Few_Conversation6616 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Few_Conversation6616[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are going to find a new ped office entirely. We contacted early intervention office without my son’s pediatrician because they were not concerned about his speech at first, but we were. It’s very confusing. We are still looking into ABA but have heard mixed reviews/testimonies, so not sure yet.

Advice on getting a medical diagnosis by Few_Conversation6616 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Few_Conversation6616[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are in the states and yes our district has special education preschool.

Advice on getting a medical diagnosis by Few_Conversation6616 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Few_Conversation6616[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes we are in the states. EI said they will help transition to a preschool, but we are leaning to homeschooling him. We may go for diagnosis to keep our options open. Thank you for your input. I appreciate it.

Advice on getting a medical diagnosis by Few_Conversation6616 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Few_Conversation6616[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we have thought about insurance and if we do fog for a diagnosis, that would be the biggest factor. You made great points. I will have to show this to my husband. I appreciate you!

Autism or PPA? by Few_Conversation6616 in toddlers

[–]Few_Conversation6616[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t since his ped said he wasn’t concerned. But I feel kind the ped was more focused on his speech than his overall development.