RE: Is it just me?

January 26, 2010

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Elaine

-----Original Message-----From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of ewihlborg@...Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 2:58 PMTo: sList Subject: Is it just me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 26, 2010

First, breathe. It will get better. There are alot of single moms out there that have gone through and are still going through what you are. Not only are we strong, but also know when we need a break and it is not a weakness. Is there a job you can do at a local school, preschool, church that has the same hours? I took a job many years ago at my daughter's school for the same reasons. How about going back to school? The government is still paying I believe (?) for higher education. Become a therapist or get certified in teaching or anything that will help you mentally. Try calling Broward Children's Center for respite care. At least you can get a few hours a week for your errands, or just to take a walk.

Good luck and know that you are a good mom.

To: sList Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010 2:58:20 PMSubject: Is it just me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 26, 2010

Hi ,

I hear you loud and clear and feel I have and still do struggle with

very similar issues. I have come to depend on recourses that are free,

discounted, or that provide scholarships whenever possible. It has been a

big help! With work, I am still working on ironing out kinks but this

largely depends on your background/education and support. For example, I

was able to find work per diem which has a lot of flexibility because of my

degree. I can work one day a week and on the day my husband is off.

He is willing to cover the kids for me (I have a 22 month yr old at home).

So, having these elements has worked for me. However, it still limits me

to just one day which does not provide much and has also limited me from

developing my practice. This is where I am trying to get creative. Sometimes

I just let go and try to trust that this might be where I need to be right now -

even though it gets frustrating.

Cohane, LCSW

creating connections and strengthening families by providing

developmental-behavioral interventions and psychotherapy services

Cohane@...

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Subject: Is it just

me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters.

Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and

health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7

years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still

so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age

because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have

anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have

issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we

have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of

pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT

for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son

hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I

can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I

can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any

advice?

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January 26, 2010

Hi , I feel so bad reading your email, as do so many others, because I think at one point or another we all could have written it. Dealing with autism and all that goes along with it is extremely overwhelming at times. I don't know what your skillset is in terms of work. I work full time and it's a juggling act every day. All of my personal time and vacation time goes to doctor's appointments and therapy. I do not know where you live but I have a boy with autism in 3rd grade and a typical boy in 1st. If I can help you at all some weekends let me know.

I live in Coral Springs.

Jane

Is it just me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 26, 2010

Hi , I feel so bad reading your email, as do so many others, because I think at one point or another we all could have written it. Dealing with autism and all that goes along with it is extremely overwhelming at times. I don't know what your skillset is in terms of work. I work full time and it's a juggling act every day. All of my personal time and vacation time goes to doctor's appointments and therapy. I do not know where you live but I have a boy with autism in 3rd grade and a typical boy in 1st. If I can help you at all some weekends let me know.

I live in Coral Springs.

Jane

Is it just me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 26, 2010

Hi , I feel so bad reading your email, as do so many others, because I think at one point or another we all could have written it. Dealing with autism and all that goes along with it is extremely overwhelming at times. I don't know what your skillset is in terms of work. I work full time and it's a juggling act every day. All of my personal time and vacation time goes to doctor's appointments and therapy. I do not know where you live but I have a boy with autism in 3rd grade and a typical boy in 1st. If I can help you at all some weekends let me know.

I live in Coral Springs.

Jane

Is it just me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 27, 2010

How come the district isn't paying for the therapy in question ? E. , Sr. Nationwide Spec. Ed. Advocate/AdviserThe Office of Special Education Advocacy, Inc. " O.S.E.A. " Founder, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children, est.1996NOTE: OFFICE has MOVED TO CALIF...Hm/office #(530)605-3548You can also reach my Sr. Advocate and Business Manager at the Home Office # aboveCELL # *best way to reach me is by cell**BAN Illegal Restraint, Seclusion, and Arrest of Dev. Disabled** JOIN US AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EveryoneUnited4DisabilityReform/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsUnitedforSpecialEd/This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain

information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, (18 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 2510-2521.)To: sList Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010 2:07:35 PMSubject: Re: Is it

just me?

Hi , I feel so bad reading your email, as do so many others, because I think at one point or another we all could have written it. Dealing with autism and all that goes along with it is extremely overwhelming at times. I don't know what your skillset is in terms of work. I work full time and it's a juggling act every day. All of my personal time and vacation time goes to doctor's appointments and therapy. I do not know where you live but I have a boy with autism in 3rd grade and a typical boy in 1st. If I can help you at all some weekends let me know.

I live in Coral Springs.

Jane

Is it just me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 27, 2010

How come the district isn't paying for the therapy in question ? E. , Sr. Nationwide Spec. Ed. Advocate/AdviserThe Office of Special Education Advocacy, Inc. " O.S.E.A. " Founder, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children, est.1996NOTE: OFFICE has MOVED TO CALIF...Hm/office #(530)605-3548You can also reach my Sr. Advocate and Business Manager at the Home Office # aboveCELL # *best way to reach me is by cell**BAN Illegal Restraint, Seclusion, and Arrest of Dev. Disabled** JOIN US AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EveryoneUnited4DisabilityReform/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsUnitedforSpecialEd/This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain

information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, (18 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 2510-2521.)To: sList Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010 2:07:35 PMSubject: Re: Is it

just me?

Hi , I feel so bad reading your email, as do so many others, because I think at one point or another we all could have written it. Dealing with autism and all that goes along with it is extremely overwhelming at times. I don't know what your skillset is in terms of work. I work full time and it's a juggling act every day. All of my personal time and vacation time goes to doctor's appointments and therapy. I do not know where you live but I have a boy with autism in 3rd grade and a typical boy in 1st. If I can help you at all some weekends let me know.

I live in Coral Springs.

Jane

Is it just me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 27, 2010

I want to thank all of you who responded. I don't know if I posted it in my

original post but I am also getting a divorce. I feel like I struggle every day

just to get through the day.

Jane, thanks for your kind words.

michael- why would the district pay for outside therapy?

Is it just me?

Hi all

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January 27, 2010

I want to thank all of you who responded. I don't know if I posted it in my

original post but I am also getting a divorce. I feel like I struggle every day

just to get through the day.

Jane, thanks for your kind words.

michael- why would the district pay for outside therapy?

Is it just me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Rais FLAGS

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January 27, 2010

I want to thank all of you who responded. I don't know if I posted it in my

original post but I am also getting a divorce. I feel like I struggle every day

just to get through the day.

Jane, thanks for your kind words.

michael- why would the district pay for outside therapy?

Is it just me?

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Rais FLAGS

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January 27, 2010

Hi ,

UCP provides after school care. call Amy Karp

United Cerebral Palsy of Broward County3117 SW 13th CourtFt. Lauderdale, FL 33312PH:

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 27, 2010

Hi ,

UCP provides after school care. call Amy Karp

United Cerebral Palsy of Broward County3117 SW 13th CourtFt. Lauderdale, FL 33312PH:

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 27, 2010

Have you tried applying at the school. I've seen some Moms work in the cafeteria or in the office of the same school their child is in.Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 8:07:00 -0500To: <sList >Subject: Re: Is it just me? I want to thank all of you who responded. I don't know if I posted it in my original post but I am also getting a divorce. I feel like I struggle every day just to get through the day.Jane, thanks for your kind words.michael- why would the district pay for outside therapy? Is it just me?Hi allI wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Rais FLAGS (XAOL-GOODCHECK-DONE XAOL-RECEIVED XAOL-GOOD XAOL-VIRUS-NOT-SCANNED) --- message truncated ---

January 27, 2010

Have you tried applying at the school. I've seen some Moms work in the cafeteria or in the office of the same school their child is in.Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 8:07:00 -0500To: <sList >Subject: Re: Is it just me? I want to thank all of you who responded. I don't know if I posted it in my original post but I am also getting a divorce. I feel like I struggle every day just to get through the day.Jane, thanks for your kind words.michael- why would the district pay for outside therapy? Is it just me?Hi allI wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Rais FLAGS (XAOL-GOODCHECK-DONE XAOL-RECEIVED XAOL-GOOD XAOL-VIRUS-NOT-SCANNED) --- message truncated ---

January 27, 2010

Have you tried applying at the school. I've seen some Moms work in the cafeteria or in the office of the same school their child is in.Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 8:07:00 -0500To: <sList >Subject: Re: Is it just me? I want to thank all of you who responded. I don't know if I posted it in my original post but I am also getting a divorce. I feel like I struggle every day just to get through the day.Jane, thanks for your kind words.michael- why would the district pay for outside therapy? Is it just me?Hi allI wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Rais FLAGS (XAOL-GOODCHECK-DONE XAOL-RECEIVED XAOL-GOOD XAOL-VIRUS-NOT-SCANNED) --- message truncated ---

January 27, 2010

,

I am not so sure that the kids needs afternoon therapy to show significant progress. Most kids with ASD on this globe go home after school to have down time. They do not get additional instruction.

What prevents you from getting a job like the rest of us? I bet you most of your son's classmates (autism or not) are in aftercare, or I am wrong? Of course it would be nice to be a "stay at home" mom, but can afford that?

Liz

Subject: Is it just me?To: sList Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 7:58 PM

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 27, 2010

Lizzie,

I disagree with your statements about our kids not needing afternoon therapy and how "most kids with ASD go home after school to have down time." When I pick up my son from therapy after work during the week, the waiting room is packed with parents of ASD kids. Actually, I don't know very many kids who don't get some type of therapy after school. Many parents opt to spend their limited money on some type of therapy rather than supplements or testing or special foods, as in most cases there aren't enough funds to pay for all of the above.

To: sList Sent: Wed, January 27, 2010 5:18:26 PMSubject: Re: Is it just me?

,

I am not so sure that the kids needs afternoon therapy to show significant progress. Most kids with ASD on this globe go home after school to have down time. They do not get additional instruction.

What prevents you from getting a job like the rest of us? I bet you most of your son's classmates (autism or not) are in aftercare, or I am wrong? Of course it would be nice to be a "stay at home" mom, but can afford that?

Liz

From: ewihlborgaol (DOT) com <ewihlborgaol (DOT) com>Subject: Is it just me?To: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 7:58 PM

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 27, 2010

Ouch! That sounded kinda mean. If you read what she said, she's going to school two days a week. I assume that means she has to do homework assignments, etc. in addition to caring for her child and she also mentioned doctor's appointments.

Get a job " like the rest of us " ??? Have you TRIED looking for a job these days? Much less when you are not freely available at the whim of an employer? And aftercare requires payment IN ADVANCE... so if you haven't even found the job yet, kinda hard to swing it.

I do agree that a child may or may not need therapy, but that's for the professionals and THAT kid's parent to decide, no one else. Please think twice before you post something that is so judgmental. You may find yourself in her position sooner than you think since companies are laying off more and more people as well as going out of business altogether at an alarming rate.

,

I am not so sure that the kids needs afternoon therapy to show significant progress. Most kids with ASD on this globe go home after school to have down time. They do not get additional instruction.

What prevents you from getting a job like the rest of us? I bet you most of your son's classmates (autism or not) are in aftercare, or I am wrong? Of course it would be nice to be a " stay at home " mom, but can afford that?

Liz

Subject: Is it just me?To: sList Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 7:58 PM

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

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January 27, 2010

Ouch! That sounded kinda mean. If you read what she said, she's going to school two days a week. I assume that means she has to do homework assignments, etc. in addition to caring for her child and she also mentioned doctor's appointments.

Get a job " like the rest of us " ??? Have you TRIED looking for a job these days? Much less when you are not freely available at the whim of an employer? And aftercare requires payment IN ADVANCE... so if you haven't even found the job yet, kinda hard to swing it.

I do agree that a child may or may not need therapy, but that's for the professionals and THAT kid's parent to decide, no one else. Please think twice before you post something that is so judgmental. You may find yourself in her position sooner than you think since companies are laying off more and more people as well as going out of business altogether at an alarming rate.

,

I am not so sure that the kids needs afternoon therapy to show significant progress. Most kids with ASD on this globe go home after school to have down time. They do not get additional instruction.

What prevents you from getting a job like the rest of us? I bet you most of your son's classmates (autism or not) are in aftercare, or I am wrong? Of course it would be nice to be a " stay at home " mom, but can afford that?

Liz

Subject: Is it just me?To: sList Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 7:58 PM

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

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January 27, 2010

Ouch! That sounded kinda mean. If you read what she said, she's going to school two days a week. I assume that means she has to do homework assignments, etc. in addition to caring for her child and she also mentioned doctor's appointments.

Get a job " like the rest of us " ??? Have you TRIED looking for a job these days? Much less when you are not freely available at the whim of an employer? And aftercare requires payment IN ADVANCE... so if you haven't even found the job yet, kinda hard to swing it.

I do agree that a child may or may not need therapy, but that's for the professionals and THAT kid's parent to decide, no one else. Please think twice before you post something that is so judgmental. You may find yourself in her position sooner than you think since companies are laying off more and more people as well as going out of business altogether at an alarming rate.

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I am not so sure that the kids needs afternoon therapy to show significant progress. Most kids with ASD on this globe go home after school to have down time. They do not get additional instruction.

What prevents you from getting a job like the rest of us? I bet you most of your son's classmates (autism or not) are in aftercare, or I am wrong? Of course it would be nice to be a " stay at home " mom, but can afford that?

Liz

Subject: Is it just me?To: sList Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 7:58 PM

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school. And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

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January 27, 2010

Lizzie,

All kids on the spectrum might not need outside therapy after school but my son

does. He needs the extra ot and pt because of who he is. In my opinion that is

what is best for my son. I do appreciate those who do work full time with kids

on the spectrum. I'm not looking to be a stay at home mother anymore. I like to

keep busy & need to be able to support my son and myself.

emily

Is it just me?

To: sList

Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 7:58 PM

Hi all

I wanted your opinion on these 2 matters. Is it just me? Raising a child is

hard enough. Then you a Autism and health issues and that's a whole other ball

game. My wonderful son is 7 years old and in first grade. Yes, he's improving

day to day. He's still so far behind from other kids his age. I hate comparing

him to kids his age because he is not like kids his age. On top of he fact I do

not have anyone to pick him up from school, take him to doctors appointments etc

I have issues with therapy. He'll have therapy but then his insurance says that

we have reached the maximum benefits for the year and we have to pay out of

pocket. I can not afford it. Then when the insurance kicks in we have to WAIT

for an evaluation, then WAIT for appointments to get approved, So, my son hasn't

received therapy in 8 months.

Also, how am I suppose to find a job? I can only work when my son is in school.

And I go to school 2 days a week. Yes I can work some weekends. Is it just me in

this situation? Does anyone have any advice?

January 27, 2010