Re: New Member-Lake County area

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If it was I and there was an agreement that son is on the spectrum, I wowould

get my dr to put it in writing.... PDD, Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder

whatever, I w ould do th is as you might possibly have more resources available

to you unless maybe you were never interested in Autism Scholarship Program, and

your ins would cover more if it didn't say ASD. After in writing, I would Have

your child evaluated by the district (and after his dr gives this diagnosis) in

writing. Then see what services your district will offer. With a diagnosis on

the spectrum you have the Autism Scholarship Program (after eval and iep)

avvailable to your child. I don't think it is for all, but for many the ASP

(Autism Scholarship Program) has what much of what these children need.... an

individualized program that focuses on their issues.

Ofcourse this is what I would do-you know your child best, and compare what the

system offers to what you can get with providers on the ASP. My son is on the

ASP, and the only regret that I have had was that I didn't utilize this program

sooner. Our school system has a program for children on the spectrum that are

very involved (many issues, severe) but nothing for social & programs that

address his issues. It has been right for our child, not for all I guess

though.

I live in Geauga county and have providers mostly on the eastside, if youo want

any more info, there is a group that is for parents (or th ose wanting to

learn more) and providers (a new group) that has been f ormed, let me see if I

can get a link, and post, for future reference for you? if want?

Best to You! Sue

> Hi everyone-

> My name is Tara and I just joined this group. I took my son, he'll be 4 next

month, to see a neurologist at Rainbow because I had concern over his behavior,

speech, and anxiety. The neurologist was in agreement that my son could be on

the spectrum as high functioning or pdd-nos. I was wondering if there are any

services in Lake County to help with autism? I am currently working with a

psychologist for further testing to find out where my son is on the spectrum,

but trying to jump through the insurance hoops to have it covered.

> My son has echolalia speech, problems with understanding and communicating

language, some OCD, and alot of anxiety. I would really like to get him involved

in some programs to help with these issues.

>

> Thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the information Sue...

Currently, insurance is denying testing because they dont think autism is a

mental illness, so I am going back to the psychologist with my son for him to

evaluate to find some other underlying conditions that can be treated in

relation to autism.

I have heard of the autism scholarship program..I will look more into it. Also,

if you can send me some resources on the East side, that would be great! Thanks!

-- In , " nurturemore " <nurturemore@...> wrote:

>

> If it was I and there was an agreement that son is on the spectrum, I wowould

get my dr to put it in writing.... PDD, Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder

whatever, I w ould do th is as you might possibly have more resources available

to you unless maybe you were never interested in Autism Scholarship Program, and

your ins would cover more if it didn't say ASD. After in writing, I would Have

your child evaluated by the district (and after his dr gives this diagnosis) in

writing. Then see what services your district will offer. With a diagnosis on

the spectrum you have the Autism Scholarship Program (after eval and iep)

avvailable to your child. I don't think it is for all, but for many the ASP

(Autism Scholarship Program) has what much of what these children need.... an

individualized program that focuses on their issues.

>

> Ofcourse this is what I would do-you know your child best, and compare what

the system offers to what you can get with providers on the ASP. My son is on

the ASP, and the only regret that I have had was that I didn't utilize this

program sooner. Our school system has a program for children on the spectrum

that are very involved (many issues, severe) but nothing for social & programs

that address his issues. It has been right for our child, not for all I guess

though.

>

> I live in Geauga county and have providers mostly on the eastside, if youo

want any more info, there is a group that is for parents (or th ose

wanting to learn more) and providers (a new group) that has been f ormed, let me

see if I can get a link, and post, for future reference for you? if want?

>

> Best to You! Sue

>

> > Hi everyone-

> > My name is Tara and I just joined this group. I took my son, he'll be 4 next

month, to see a neurologist at Rainbow because I had concern over his behavior,

speech, and anxiety. The neurologist was in agreement that my son could be on

the spectrum as high functioning or pdd-nos. I was wondering if there are any

services in Lake County to help with autism? I am currently working with a

psychologist for further testing to find out where my son is on the spectrum,

but trying to jump through the insurance hoops to have it covered.

> > My son has echolalia speech, problems with understanding and communicating

language, some OCD, and alot of anxiety. I would really like to get him involved

in some programs to help with these issues.

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Autism is not a mental illness, it is a neurological condition

-----Original Message-----

From: tara517@... <tara517@...>

Sent: Sat, Jul 18, 2009 11:45 am

Subject: [ ] Re: New Member-Lake County area

Thanks for the information Sue...

Currently, insurance is denying testing because they dont think autism is a mental illness, so I am going back to the psychologist with my son for him to evaluate to find some other underlying conditions that can be treated in relation to autism.

I have heard of the autism scholarship program..I will look more into it. Also, if you can send me some resources on the East side, that would be great! Thanks!

-- In , "nurturemore" <nurturemore@...> wrote:

>

> If it was I and there was an agreement that son is on the spectrum, I wowould get my dr to put it in writing.... PDD, Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder whatever, I w ould do th is as you might possibly have more resources available to you unless maybe you were never interested in Autism Scholarship Program, and your ins would cover more if it didn't say ASD. After in writing, I would Have your child evaluated by the district (and after his dr gives this diagnosis) in writing. Then see what services your district will offer. With a diagnosis on the spectrum you have the Autism Scholarship Program (after eval and iep) avvailable to your child. I don't think it is for all, but for many the ASP (Autism Scholarship Program) has what much of what these children need.... an individualized program that focuses on their issues.

>

> Ofcourse this is what I would do-you know your child best, and compare what the system offers to what you can get with providers on the ASP. My son is on the ASP, and the only regret that I have had was that I didn't utilize this program sooner. Our school system has a program for children on the spectrum that are very involved (many issues, severe) but nothing for social & programs that address his issues. It has been right for our child, not for all I guess though.

>

> I live in Geauga county and have providers mostly on the eastside, if youo want any more info, there is a group that is for parents (or th ose wanting to learn more) and providers (a new group) that has been f ormed, let me see if I can get a link, and post, for future reference for you? if want?

>

> Best to You! Sue

>

> > Hi everyone-

> > My name is Tara and I just joined this group. I took my son, he'll be 4 next month, to see a neurologist at Rainbow because I had concern over his behavior, speech, and anxiety. The neurologist was in agreement that my son could be on the spectrum as high functioning or pdd-nos. I was wondering if there are any services in Lake County to help with autism? I am currently working with a psychologist for further testing to find out where my son is on the spectrum, but trying to jump through the insurance hoops to have it covered.

> > My son has echolalia speech, problems with understanding and communicating language, some OCD, and alot of anxiety. I would really like to get him involved in some programs to help with these issues.

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

he psychologist and psychiatrist should know how to bill it to insurance without

a diagnosis of autism. Insurance often covers a relaed diagnosis that also fits

such as ADHD or OCD or behavioral disorder. I know ours was denied before and I

had them resubmit it and it worked.

> >

> > If it was I and there was an agreement that son is on the spectrum, I

wowould get my dr to put it in writing.... PDD, Autism, or Autism Spectrum

Disorder whatever, I w ould do th is as you might possibly have more resources

available to you unless maybe you were never interested in Autism Scholarship

Program, and your ins would cover more if it didn't say ASD. After in writing,

I would Have your child evaluated by the district (and after his dr gives this

diagnosis) in writing. Then see what services your district will offer. With a

diagnosis on the spectrum you have the Autism Scholarship Program (after eval

and iep) avvailable to your child. I don't think it is for all, but for many

the ASP (Autism Scholarship Program) has what much of what these children

need.... an individualized program that focuses on their issues.

> >

> > Ofcourse this is what I would do-you know your child best, and compare what

the system offers to what you can get with providers on the ASP. My son is on

the ASP, and the only regret that I have had was that I didn't utilize this

program sooner. Our school system has a program for children on the spectrum

that are very involved (many issues, severe) but nothing for social & programs

that address his issues. It has been right for our child, not for all I guess

though.

> >

> > I live in Geauga county and have providers mostly on the eastside, if youo

want any more info, there is a group that is for parents (or th ose

wanting to learn more) and providers (a new group) that has been f ormed, let me

see if I can get a link, and post, for future reference for you? if want?

> >

> > Best to You! Sue

> >

> > > Hi everyone-

> > > My name is Tara and I just joined this group. I took my son, he'll be 4

next month, to see a neurologist at Rainbow because I had concern over his

behavior, speech, and anxiety. The neurologist was in agreement that my son

could be on the spectrum as high functioning or pdd-nos. I was wondering if

there are any services in Lake County to help with autism? I am currently

working with a psychologist for further testing to find out where my son is on

the spectrum, but trying to jump through the insurance hoops to have it covered.

> > > My son has echolalia speech, problems with understanding and communicating

language, some OCD, and alot of anxiety. I would really like to get him involved

in some programs to help with these issues.

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

My son is PANDAS and aspergers so that is psychological and neurological.

> > >

> > > If it was I and there was an agreement that son is on the spectrum, I

wowould get my dr to put it in writing.... PDD, Autism, or Autism Spectrum

Disorder whatever, I w ould do th is as you might possibly have more resources

available to you unless maybe you were never interested in Autism Scholarship

Program, and your ins would cover more if it didn't say ASD. After in writing,

I would Have your child evaluated by the district (and after his dr gives this

diagnosis) in writing. Then see what services your district will offer. With a

diagnosis on the spectrum you have the Autism Scholarship Program (after eval

and iep) avvailable to your child. I don't think it is for all, but for many

the ASP (Autism Scholarship Program) has what much of what these children

need.... an individualized program that focuses on their issues.

> > >

> > > Ofcourse this is what I would do-you know your child best, and compare

what the system offers to what you can get with providers on the ASP. My son is

on the ASP, and the only regret that I have had was that I didn't utilize this

program sooner. Our school system has a program for children on the spectrum

that are very involved (many issues, severe) but nothing for social & programs

that address his issues. It has been right for our child, not for all I guess

though.

> > >

> > > I live in Geauga county and have providers mostly on the eastside, if youo

want any more info, there is a group that is for parents (or th ose

wanting to learn more) and providers (a new group) that has been f ormed, let me

see if I can get a link, and post, for future reference for you? if want?

> > >

> > > Best to You! Sue

> > >

> > > > Hi everyone-

> > > > My name is Tara and I just joined this group. I took my son, he'll be 4

next month, to see a neurologist at Rainbow because I had concern over his

behavior, speech, and anxiety. The neurologist was in agreement that my son

could be on the spectrum as high functioning or pdd-nos. I was wondering if

there are any services in Lake County to help with autism? I am currently

working with a psychologist for further testing to find out where my son is on

the spectrum, but trying to jump through the insurance hoops to have it covered.

> > > > My son has echolalia speech, problems with understanding and

communicating language, some OCD, and alot of anxiety. I would really like to

get him involved in some programs to help with these issues.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks!

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Tara,

I'm sorry it has taken so long for me to respond. I have an 11 year old son

with Aspergers/PDD. We have had quite the journey, dealing with the

Willoughby-Eastlake Schools but right now are in a really great place. 7 or 8

years ago, when my son was first diagnosed, I had a really hard time dealing

with W-E but as the years have past, knowledge and experience have helped both

myself AND the district reps work together.

If you would like to contact me privately, please feel free to do so. I don't

get to the group very often but I do check email several times a day.

suepen@...

Sue