Guest guest Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted 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@... From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of ewihlborg@... Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 2:58 PM To: 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? No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.432 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2644 - Release Date: 01/26/10 07:46:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted 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@... From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of ewihlborg@... Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 2:58 PM To: 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? No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.432 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2644 - Release Date: 01/26/10 07:46:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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