Question on Florida Statutes

[Guest guest]

The benefit you receive from SSI for a child under 18 is first Medicaid and then

income. To qualify your child must first prove the disibility (I posted

elsewhere) and then the parent(s) must not have assests more than $2000./ $3000.

and income amounts below certain guidelines. These can be found on the SSI

website. www.socialsecurity.gov

Hope this helps,

Jayne, Mikismom

>

> What type of benefits do you receive from SSI? How old does your child need to

be?

>

> Kathy

> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

>

> Question on Florida Statutes

>

>

>  

> Hello all,

>

> I'm trying to find a website that would help me get the definition for Florida

> Statues 393.063(3) on Autism.

>

> I'm on myfloridahouse.gov, but I need more details.  My daughter's disability

> according to Florida Statutes is in question and I need to know what are my

> steps towards proving her disability according to the laws of Florida.

>

> If anyone can guide me on where I can find the necessary reading materials so

> that I can start working on a letter or test that would prove this.

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,I'm sorry you and your daughter had to go thru this, but in the end its was worth it. Now I know how what to expect and how to proceed thanks to you. Should I contact APD and ask them for a referral to a psychologist, I was also thinking of asking my daughter's neurologist for a letter and an evaluation so I can be prepared.Do you have any suggestions? I'm in Broward county. To: sList Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 3:10:54 PMSubject: RE: Question on Florida Statutes

But even if they write Autism, they still have to provide documentation

(an evaluation or measurement tool) that supports this diagnosis. I just went

through this with the PB County APD. I went to Dr Tuchman & Dr Baquero-

both who gave my daughter an Autism diagnosis yet their summary reports were

not sufficient. (I couldn’t believe Dr Tuchman’s would not be acceptable but

is was not) I even had supportive research documentation (ADOS and such) from

the Univ of Miami sib study but because it was for research purposes, it was

not acceptable either. It took me a year through all of it but in the end, I

ended up using a psychologist that they referred me to. It was her diagnosis and

use of a measurement tool (cant think of it right now) that confirmed it for us

and we were put on the list just last week. Then I was told I might never see

services unless I am in crisis. What else can you do except keep trying and

look for any loop holes you can get in on. All of our children need services

and support whether they are high or low functioning on the spectrum. As one

parent once pointed out to me - If you have cancer does how it matter how much

you are affected if you will treat it or not? If you had it – you treat it and

get support in any way you can.

From:

sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Clara

Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010

1:41 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida Statutes

It depends on the doctor ! Some will write autism, some

wont.

From: Soto

Sent: Friday,

October 01, 2010 10:48 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida Statutes

Yes, I know, I need a letter from a another doctor and

re-submit to APD. There's one thing I don't understand and that is, if

there weren't any specifications for my daughter's diagnosis of Asperger then

she would fall under the Autism category. I just don't understand why

doctors can't just put down Autism after all it does start with Autism right?

From: Clara

To: sList

Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 9:42:44

AM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida Statutes

:

Aspergers does not qualify for med waiver, only

"Autism".

From: Soto

Sent: Friday,

October 01, 2010 8:41 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida Statutes

Hi ,

My daughter's diagnosis is Asperger and this was her

psychiatrist.

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

2:26:17 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida Statutes

,

What is your daughter's diagnosis and what type of doctor gave her

the diagnosis?

From: Soto

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

1:49:58 PM

Subject: Re: Question

on Florida Statutes

Yes, for med-waiver, apparently the letter I received says

that she doesn't meet the criteria for enrollment under the waiver. I

need to request a hearing and meet with the Division of Administrative

Hearings.

From: Karp

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

1:41:23 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida Statutes

,

Sorry if I missed this in a previous post, but what is the reason you

are needing to prove your daughter's disability? If it's for getting on

the med-waiver wait list (if they are still accepting folks on the wait list),

they only accept certain diagnoses, and only from certain types of doctors...is

this what you're running up against?

From: Soto

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

12:04:46 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida Statutes

Yes, my daughter has been diagnosed by a physican and in

fact there was a letter with all the pertinant documentation. I don't

understand how this is not enough.

Should I have her tested again?

From:

"zandersmom99@..."

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

11:54:31 AM

Subject: Re:

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Has your Daughter been

diagnosed by a physician? If so, the diagnosis would be sufficient.

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To: sList

Sent: Fri, Sep 24, 2010 11:26 am

Subject: Question on Florida Statutes

Hello all,

I'm trying to find a

website that would help me get the definition for Florida Statues 393.063(3) on

Autism.

I'm on myfloridahouse.gov, but I

need more details. My daughter's disability according to Florida Statutes

is in question and I need to know what are my steps towards proving her

disability according to the laws of Florida .

If anyone can guide me

on where I can find the necessary reading materials so that I can start working

on a letter or test that would prove this.

Thank you,

[Guest guest]

Hi Jayne,Thanks so much for your help, its been confusing at times to say the least. This is all very new to me since moving down to Florida.Thanks again, I"m sure I'll probably be asking even more questions in the future.To: sList Sent: Sat, October 2, 2010 10:17:54 AMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Myra;

The definition for Autism is a diagnoses of Autism 299.00 by a neurologist, psychologist or psychiatrist. The reason behind the MedWaiver is to provide services so that a child does not need to be institutionalized, but rather stay in the community. I would guess that a parent with a child with Aspergers would never have to consider institutions.

The defintion of SSI disability is a disability or combination of conditions that result in "marked and severe functional limitations". The childs condition must last at least 12 months or must result in expected death. The following would qualify a child immediately; HIV, total blindness, total deafness, CP, Downs, MS, Severe MR > 7yr old, birth weight < 2lb, 10 oz.

Hope this helps,

Jayne, Mikismom

>

> I don't believe that a dx of Aspergers will qualify your daughter for SSI,

> either. It's got to be autism. Talk to your doctor.

> I don't know of any other benefits, unfortunately, although you might want to

> check with 211 Broward.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sList

> Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 10:56:14 AM

> Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

>

> Â

> I don't understand how my daughter can qualify for SSI but not for medwaiver, I

> think since Asperger is under Autism they should re-write their qualifications.Â

> Its just not fair does that mean that by their standards there is nothing wrong

> with my daughter?

>

> Can you tell me what other benefits I can apply for?Â

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sList

> Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 10:40:04 AM

> Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

>

> Â

> ,

>

> There is no point in you appealing, as the diagnosis Aspergers will not qualify

> your child for the waiver, as per the statute one of our listmembers posted last

> week. The diagnosis in this case must be Autism, not Aspergers, in order to

> qualify for the Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Medwaiver). Â

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sList

> Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 8:41:50 AM

> Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

>

> Â

> Hi ,

>

> My daughter's diagnosis is Asperger and this was her psychiatrist. Â

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sList

> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:26:17 PM

> Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

>

> Â

> ,

> What is your daughter's diagnosis and what type of doctor gave her the

> diagnosis?

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sList

> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 1:49:58 PM

> Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

>

> Â

> Yes, for med-waiver, apparently the letter I received says that she doesn't meet

> the criteria for enrollment under the waiver. I need to request a hearing and

> meet with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sList

> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 1:41:23 PM

> Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

>

> Â

> ,

>

> Sorry if I missed this in a previous post, but what is the reason you are

> needing to prove your daughter's disability? If it's for getting on the

> med-waiver wait list (if they are still accepting folks on the wait list), they

> only accept certain diagnoses, and only from certain types of doctors...is this

> what you're running up against?

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sList

> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 12:04:46 PM

> Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

>

> Â

> Yes, my daughter has been diagnosed by a physican and in fact there was a letter

> with all the pertinant documentation. I don't understand how this is not

> enough.

>

> Should I have her tested again?

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sList

> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 11:54:31 AM

> Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

>

> Â

> Has your Daughter been diagnosed by a physician? If so, the diagnosis would be

> sufficient.

>

>

>

>

> Question on Florida Statutes

>

>

> Â

> Hello all,

>

> I'm trying to find a website that would help me get the definition for Florida

> Statues 393.063(3) on Autism.

>

> I'm on myfloridahouse.gov, but I need more details. My daughter's disability

> according to Florida Statutes is in question and I need to know what are my

> steps towards proving her disability according to the laws of Florida.

>

> If anyone can guide me on where I can find the necessary reading materials so

> that I can start working on a letter or test that would prove this.

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jayne,When I moved down to Florida, my child had been receiving SSI, she's now 19 and in 2 months will be 20. I'm a single parent and I only work 20 hrs a week from Monday to Friday.I'm going to view the SSI website to educate myself and help my daughter.Thanks again,To:

sList Sent: Sat, October 2, 2010 10:32:51 AMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

The benefit you receive from SSI for a child under 18 is first Medicaid and then income. To qualify your child must first prove the disibility (I posted elsewhere) and then the parent(s) must not have assests more than $2000./ $3000. and income amounts below certain guidelines. These can be found on the SSI website. www.socialsecurity.gov

Hope this helps,

Jayne, Mikismom

>

> What type of benefits do you receive from SSI? How old does your child need to be?

>

> Kathy

> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

>

> Question on Florida Statutes

>

>

> Â

> Hello all,

>

> I'm trying to find a website that would help me get the definition for Florida

> Statues 393.063(3) on Autism.

>

> I'm on myfloridahouse.gov, but I need more details. My daughter's disability

> according to Florida Statutes is in question and I need to know what are my

> steps towards proving her disability according to the laws of Florida.

>

> If anyone can guide me on where I can find the necessary reading materials so

> that I can start working on a letter or test that would prove this.

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

If you child was diagnosed with Aspergers, then you wont be able to receive

benefits no matter where you go unless the diagnosis is changed to Autism and

there is the documentation to back it up. However, sometimes, diagnosis can

be subjective and someone might still test out your child as meeting the criteria

for an Autism diagnosis. My daughter is high functioning so it was border

line for her. Wasn’t sure how it would go. As a child she got

the PDD NOS diagnosis but now it is autism. I have shared this thought before

but I really feel that there are 2 views to this diagnosis. One where the

severity is looked at to meet criteria and the other where severity doesn’t

matter but all areas of the DSM requirements are met. My daughter was

caught between, actually – all 3 of my children are. They all

appear to meet the DSM requirements however, with Ella, the severity level was

the reason for the PDD diagnosis instead of the Autism one when she was

little. Tuchman and Baquero diagnosed based on the DSM but it seems APD

looks at the severity.

I have the name of the psychologist who did my testing. It was

basically observation and parent questions. Nothing like the evals done

at Early Steps. I was actually quite surprised that it was so basic after

all the fuss I got. The group is called:

Segel & Associates and we saw Shari Rottblatt .

Don’t remember the tool used…Actually just looked it up and I am

pretty sure it was the CARS tool. I copied a brief summary of it

below. If you can find a clinician (I think it has to be a Neurologist, psychologist

or developmental pediatrician – something to checkout with APD) who uses

this scale then you wont need to go to this practice.

Hope this all makes sense. I am sooo tired. Actually went

to the Rush concert last night and running on little sleep. But, feel

free to call me or e-mail me off line with any questions. .

Childhood Autism Rating

Scale (CARS)

by Schopler, Ph.D., J.

Reichler, M.D., and Barbara Rochen Renner, Ph.D.

This 15-item behavior rating scale helps to identify children with autism and

to distinguish them from developmentally handicapped children who are not

autistic. In addition, it distinguishes mild-to-moderate from severe autism.

Brief, convenient, and suitable for use with any child over 2 years of age,

the Childhood Autism

Rating Scale (CARS) makes it much easier for clinicians

and educators to recognize and classify autistic children.

Developed over a 15-year period,

with more than 1,500 cases, CARS includes items drawn from five prominent

systems for diagnosing autism. Each item covers a particular characteristic,

ability, or behavior. After observing the child and examining relevant

information from parent reports and other records, the examiner rates the

child on each item. Using a 7-point scale, he or she indicates the degree to

which the child's behavior deviates from that of a normal child of the same

age.

Professionals such as physicians,

special educators, school psychologists, speech pathologists, and

audiologists, who have had only minimal exposure to autism, can easily be

trained to use CARS.

After the child has been rated on

each of the 15 items, a total score is computed by summing the individual

ratings. Children who score above a given point are categorized as autistic.

In addition, scores falling within the autistic range can be divided into two

categories--mild-to-moderate autism and severe autism. This categorization

system is based on a comparison of CARS scores with the corresponding expert

clinical assessments of over 1,500 children.

The product of long-term empirical

research, CARS provides quantifiable ratings based on direct behavior

observation. These ratings are an important element in the systematic diagnosis

of autism.

Two

training videos, showing how to use and score the scale, are also available,

along with four videotapes covering the philosophy and teaching methods of

North Carolina's TEACCH Program, where the CARS was developed. These are

described below.

Now Available - Childhood

Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (CARS2)

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Soto

Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010

3:08 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hi ,

I'm sorry you and your daughter had to go thru this, but

in the end its was worth it. Now I know how what to expect and how to

proceed thanks to you. Should I contact APD and ask them for a referral

to a psychologist, I was also thinking of asking my daughter's neurologist for

a letter and an evaluation so I can be prepared.

Do you have any suggestions? I'm in Broward county.

From: Cohane

To: sList

Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 3:10:54

PM

Subject: RE:

Question on Florida

Statutes

But even if they

write Autism, they still have to provide documentation (an evaluation or

measurement tool) that supports this diagnosis. I just went through this

with the PB County APD. I went to Dr Tuchman & Dr Baquero- both who

gave my daughter an Autism diagnosis yet their summary reports were not

sufficient. (I couldn’t believe Dr Tuchman’s would not be

acceptable but is was not) I even had supportive research documentation (ADOS

and such) from the Univ of Miami sib study but because it was for research

purposes, it was not acceptable either. It took me a year through all of

it but in the end, I ended up using a psychologist that they referred me to. It

was her diagnosis and use of a measurement tool (cant think of it right now)

that confirmed it for us and we were put on the list just last week. Then

I was told I might never see services unless I am in crisis. What else

can you do except keep trying and look for any loop holes you can get in

on. All of our children need services and support whether they are high

or low functioning on the spectrum. As one parent once pointed out to me -

If you have cancer does how it matter how much you are affected if you

will treat it or not? If you had it – you treat it and get support

in any way you can.

From: sList

[mailto:sList ]

On Behalf Of Clara

Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010

1:41 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

It depends

on the doctor ! Some will write autism, some wont.

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October

01, 2010 10:48 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Yes, I

know, I need a letter from a another doctor and re-submit to APD. There's

one thing I don't understand and that is, if there weren't any specifications

for my daughter's diagnosis of Asperger then she would fall under the Autism

category. I just don't understand why doctors can't just put down Autism

after all it does start with Autism right?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 9:42:44

AM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

:

Aspergers

does not qualify for med waiver, only " Autism " .

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October

01, 2010 8:41 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hi

,

My

daughter's diagnosis is Asperger and this was her psychiatrist.

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

2:26:17 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

,

What is your

daughter's diagnosis and what type of doctor gave her the diagnosis?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

1:49:58 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Yes, for

med-waiver, apparently the letter I received says that she doesn't meet the

criteria for enrollment under the waiver. I need to request a hearing and

meet with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

1:41:23 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

,

Sorry if I missed

this in a previous post, but what is the reason you are needing to prove your

daughter's disability? If it's for getting on the med-waiver wait list

(if they are still accepting folks on the wait list), they only accept certain

diagnoses, and only from certain types of doctors...is this what you're running

up against?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

12:04:46 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Yes, my

daughter has been diagnosed by a physican and in fact there was a letter with

all the pertinant documentation. I don't understand how this is not

enough.

Should I

have her tested again?

From: " zandersmom99@... "

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

11:54:31 AM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Has your Daughter been diagnosed by a

physician? If so, the diagnosis would be sufficient.

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hello all,

I'm trying to find a website that would help me get the definition

for Florida Statues 393.063(3) on Autism.

I'm on myfloridahouse.gov,

but I need more details. My daughter's disability according to Florida

Statutes is in question and I need to know what are my steps towards proving

her disability according to the laws of Florida

..

If anyone can guide me on where I can find the necessary reading

materials so that I can start working on a letter or test that would prove

this.

Thank you,

[Guest guest]

Good morning ,

Thank you so much for getting back to me and sending me so much information. Yes the way you describe it makes a world of difference. My daughter was diagnosed with Autism in NY and I have most of the paperwork from the schools and the psychologist, she also attended a school for children with Autism in Manhattan called AMAC. I don't understand why her criteria was changed to Asperger. I can plainly see that my daughter has issues. The psychiatrist that gave her the label of Asperger won't change her diagnosis to Autism this is why I'm trying to find another means so that I can go back to APD backing up the diagnosis.

I thank you again for your help and yes I will be contacting you soon, I have an appointment with a neurologist on Wednesday and I would like to reach out to you if I can at that time.

Have a wonderful day and I hope you enjoyed the concert last night.

Best regards,

To: sList Sent: Sun, October 3, 2010 9:55:27 PMSubject: RE: Question on Florida Statutes

Hi ,

If you child was diagnosed with Aspergers, then you wont be able to receive benefits no matter where you go unless the diagnosis is changed to Autism and there is the documentation to back it up. However, sometimes, diagnosis can be subjective and someone might still test out your child as meeting the criteria for an Autism diagnosis. My daughter is high functioning so it was border line for her. Wasn’t sure how it would go. As a child she got the PDD NOS diagnosis but now it is autism. I have shared this thought before but I really feel that there are 2 views to this diagnosis. One where the severity is looked at to meet criteria and the other where severity doesn’t matter but all areas of the DSM requirements are met. My daughter was caught between, actually – all 3 of my children are. They all appear to meet the

DSM requirements however, with Ella, the severity level was the reason for the PDD diagnosis instead of the Autism one when she was little. Tuchman and Baquero diagnosed based on the DSM but it seems APD looks at the severity.

I have the name of the psychologist who did my testing. It was basically observation and parent questions. Nothing like the evals done at Early Steps. I was actually quite surprised that it was so basic after all the fuss I got. The group is called:

Segel & Associates and we saw Shari Rottblatt . Don’t remember the tool used…Actually just looked it up and I am pretty sure it was the CARS tool. I copied a brief summary of it below. If you can find a clinician (I think it has to be a Neurologist, psychologist or developmental pediatrician – something to checkout with APD) who uses this scale then you wont need to go to this practice.

Hope this all makes sense. I am sooo tired. Actually went to the Rush concert last night and running on little sleep. But, feel free to call me or e-mail me off line with any questions. .

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)by Schopler, Ph.D., J. Reichler, M.D., and Barbara Rochen Renner, Ph.D.

This 15-item behavior rating scale helps to identify children with autism and to distinguish them from developmentally handicapped children who are not autistic. In addition, it distinguishes mild-to-moderate from severe autism. Brief, convenient, and suitable for use with any child over 2 years of age, the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) makes it much easier for clinicians and educators to recognize and classify autistic children.

Developed over a 15-year period, with more than 1,500 cases, CARS includes items drawn from five prominent systems for diagnosing autism. Each item covers a particular characteristic, ability, or behavior. After observing the child and examining relevant information from parent reports and other records, the examiner rates the child on each item. Using a 7-point scale, he or she indicates the degree to which the child's behavior deviates from that of a normal child of the same age.

Professionals such as physicians, special educators, school psychologists, speech pathologists, and audiologists, who have had only minimal exposure to autism, can easily be trained to use CARS.

After the child has been rated on each of the 15 items, a total score is computed by summing the individual ratings. Children who score above a given point are categorized as autistic. In addition, scores falling within the autistic range can be divided into two categories--mild-to-moderate autism and severe autism. This categorization system is based on a comparison of CARS scores with the corresponding expert clinical assessments of over 1,500 children.

The product of long-term empirical research, CARS provides quantifiable ratings based on direct behavior observation. These ratings are an important element in the systematic diagnosis of autism.

Two training videos, showing how to use and score the scale, are also available, along with four videotapes covering the philosophy and teaching methods of North Carolina's TEACCH Program, where the CARS was developed. These are described below.

Now Available - Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (CARS2)

From: sList [mailto: sList ] On Behalf Of SotoSent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 3:08 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Hi ,

I'm sorry you and your daughter had to go thru this, but in the end its was worth it. Now I know how what to expect and how to proceed thanks to you. Should I contact APD and ask them for a referral to a psychologist, I was also thinking of asking my daughter's neurologist for a letter and an evaluation so I can be prepared.

Do you have any suggestions? I'm in Broward county.

To: sList Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 3:10:54 PMSubject: RE: Question on Florida Statutes

But even if they write Autism, they still have to provide documentation (an evaluation or measurement tool) that supports this diagnosis. I just went through this with the PB County APD. I went to Dr Tuchman & Dr Baquero- both who gave my daughter an Autism diagnosis yet their summary reports were not sufficient. (I couldn’t believe Dr Tuchman’s would not be acceptable but is was not) I even had supportive research documentation (ADOS and such) from the Univ of Miami sib study but because it was for research purposes, it was not acceptable either. It took me a year through all of it but in the end, I ended up using a psychologist that they referred me to. It was her diagnosis and use of a measurement tool (cant think of it right now) that confirmed it for us and we were put on the list just last week. Then I was told I might never

see services unless I am in crisis. What else can you do except keep trying and look for any loop holes you can get in on. All of our children need services and support whether they are high or low functioning on the spectrum. As one parent once pointed out to me - If you have cancer does how it matter how much you are affected if you will treat it or not? If you had it – you treat it and get support in any way you can.

From: sList [mailto: sList ] On Behalf Of ClaraSent: Friday, October 01, 2010 1:41 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

It depends on the doctor ! Some will write autism, some wont.

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 10:48 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Yes, I know, I need a letter from a another doctor and re-submit to APD. There's one thing I don't understand and that is, if there weren't any specifications for my daughter's diagnosis of Asperger then she would fall under the Autism category. I just don't understand why doctors can't just put down Autism after all it does start with Autism right?

To: sList Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 9:42:44 AMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

:

Aspergers does not qualify for med waiver, only "Autism".

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 8:41 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Hi ,

My daughter's diagnosis is Asperger and this was her psychiatrist.

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:26:17 PMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

,

What is your daughter's diagnosis and what type of doctor gave her the diagnosis?

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 1:49:58 PMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Yes, for med-waiver, apparently the letter I received says that she doesn't meet the criteria for enrollment under the waiver. I need to request a hearing and meet with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 1:41:23 PMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

,

Sorry if I missed this in a previous post, but what is the reason you are needing to prove your daughter's disability? If it's for getting on the med-waiver wait list (if they are still accepting folks on the wait list), they only accept certain diagnoses, and only from certain types of doctors...is this what you're running up against?

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 12:04:46 PMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Yes, my daughter has been diagnosed by a physican and in fact there was a letter with all the pertinant documentation. I don't understand how this is not enough.

Should I have her tested again?

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 11:54:31 AMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Has your Daughter been diagnosed by a physician? If so, the diagnosis would be sufficient.

Question on Florida Statutes

Hello all,

I'm trying to find a website that would help me get the definition for Florida Statues 393.063(3) on Autism.

I'm on myfloridahouse.gov, but I need more details. My daughter's disability according to Florida Statutes is in question and I need to know what are my steps towards proving her disability according to the laws of Florida .

If anyone can guide me on where I can find the necessary reading materials so that I can start working on a letter or test that would prove this.

Thank you,

[Guest guest]

Segel & Associates and we saw Shari

Rottblatt .

Sorry …wrong number. It is 561 558-8333

From: Cohane

Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010

9:55 PM

To: 'sList '

Subject: RE:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hi ,

If you child was diagnosed with Aspergers, then you wont be able to

receive benefits no matter where you go unless the diagnosis is changed to

Autism and there is the documentation to back it up. However, sometimes,

diagnosis can be subjective and someone might still test out your child as

meeting the criteria for an Autism diagnosis. My daughter is high

functioning so it was border line for her. Wasn’t sure how it would

go. As a child she got the PDD NOS diagnosis but now it is autism.

I have shared this thought before but I really feel that there are 2 views to

this diagnosis. One where the severity is looked at to meet criteria and

the other where severity doesn’t matter but all areas of the DSM

requirements are met. My daughter was caught between, actually –

all 3 of my children are. They all appear to meet the DSM requirements

however, with Ella, the severity level was the reason for the PDD diagnosis

instead of the Autism one when she was little. Tuchman and Baquero

diagnosed based on the DSM but it seems APD looks at the severity.

I have the name of the psychologist who did my testing. It was

basically observation and parent questions. Nothing like the evals done

at Early Steps. I was actually quite surprised that it was so basic after

all the fuss I got. The group is called:

Segel & Associates and we saw Shari Rottblatt (561)

428-6020. Don’t remember the tool used…Actually just looked

it up and I am pretty sure it was the CARS tool. I copied a brief summary

of it below. If you can find a clinician (I think it has to be a

Neurologist, psychologist or developmental pediatrician – something to

checkout with APD) who uses this scale then you wont need to go to this

practice.

Hope this all makes sense. I am sooo tired. Actually went

to the Rush concert last night and running on little sleep. But, feel

free to call me or e-mail me off line with any questions. .

Childhood Autism Rating

Scale (CARS)

by Schopler, Ph.D., J.

Reichler, M.D., and Barbara Rochen Renner, Ph.D.

This 15-item behavior rating scale helps to identify children with autism and

to distinguish them from developmentally handicapped children who are not

autistic. In addition, it distinguishes mild-to-moderate from severe autism.

Brief, convenient, and suitable for use with any child over 2 years of age,

the Childhood Autism

Rating Scale (CARS) makes it much easier for

clinicians and educators to recognize and classify autistic children.

Developed over a 15-year period, with

more than 1,500 cases, CARS includes items drawn from five prominent systems

for diagnosing autism. Each item covers a particular characteristic, ability,

or behavior. After observing the child and examining relevant information

from parent reports and other records, the examiner rates the child on each

item. Using a 7-point scale, he or she indicates the degree to which the

child's behavior deviates from that of a normal child of the same age.

Professionals such as physicians,

special educators, school psychologists, speech pathologists, and

audiologists, who have had only minimal exposure to autism, can easily be

trained to use CARS.

After the child has been rated on

each of the 15 items, a total score is computed by summing the individual

ratings. Children who score above a given point are categorized as autistic.

In addition, scores falling within the autistic range can be divided into two

categories--mild-to-moderate autism and severe autism. This categorization

system is based on a comparison of CARS scores with the corresponding expert

clinical assessments of over 1,500 children.

The product of long-term empirical

research, CARS provides quantifiable ratings based on direct behavior

observation. These ratings are an important element in the systematic

diagnosis of autism.

Two

training videos, showing how to use and score the scale, are also available,

along with four videotapes covering the philosophy and teaching methods of

North Carolina's TEACCH Program, where the CARS was developed. These are

described below.

Now Available - Childhood

Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (CARS2)

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Soto

Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 3:08

PM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hi ,

I'm sorry you and your daughter had to go thru this, but

in the end its was worth it. Now I know how what to expect and how to

proceed thanks to you. Should I contact APD and ask them for a referral

to a psychologist, I was also thinking of asking my daughter's neurologist for

a letter and an evaluation so I can be prepared.

Do you have any suggestions? I'm in Broward county.

From: Cohane

To: sList

Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 3:10:54

PM

Subject: RE:

Question on Florida

Statutes

But even if they

write Autism, they still have to provide documentation (an evaluation or

measurement tool) that supports this diagnosis. I just went through this

with the PB County APD. I went to Dr Tuchman & Dr Baquero- both who

gave my daughter an Autism diagnosis yet their summary reports were not

sufficient. (I couldn’t believe Dr Tuchman’s would not be

acceptable but is was not) I even had supportive research documentation (ADOS

and such) from the Univ of Miami sib study but because it was for research

purposes, it was not acceptable either. It took me a year through all of

it but in the end, I ended up using a psychologist that they referred me to. It

was her diagnosis and use of a measurement tool (cant think of it right now)

that confirmed it for us and we were put on the list just last week. Then

I was told I might never see services unless I am in crisis. What else

can you do except keep trying and look for any loop holes you can get in

on. All of our children need services and support whether they are high

or low functioning on the spectrum. As one parent once pointed out to me -

If you have cancer does how it matter how much you are affected if you

will treat it or not? If you had it – you treat it and get support

in any way you can.

From: sList

[mailto:sList ]

On Behalf Of Clara

Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010

1:41 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

It depends

on the doctor ! Some will write autism, some wont.

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October

01, 2010 10:48 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Yes, I

know, I need a letter from a another doctor and re-submit to APD. There's

one thing I don't understand and that is, if there weren't any specifications

for my daughter's diagnosis of Asperger then she would fall under the Autism

category. I just don't understand why doctors can't just put down Autism

after all it does start with Autism right?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 9:42:44

AM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

:

Aspergers

does not qualify for med waiver, only " Autism " .

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October

01, 2010 8:41 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hi

,

My daughter's

diagnosis is Asperger and this was her psychiatrist.

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

2:26:17 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

,

What is your

daughter's diagnosis and what type of doctor gave her the diagnosis?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

1:49:58 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Yes, for

med-waiver, apparently the letter I received says that she doesn't meet the

criteria for enrollment under the waiver. I need to request a hearing and

meet with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

1:41:23 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

,

Sorry if I missed

this in a previous post, but what is the reason you are needing to prove your

daughter's disability? If it's for getting on the med-waiver wait list

(if they are still accepting folks on the wait list), they only accept certain

diagnoses, and only from certain types of doctors...is this what you're running

up against?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

12:04:46 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Yes, my

daughter has been diagnosed by a physican and in fact there was a letter with

all the pertinant documentation. I don't understand how this is not

enough.

Should I

have her tested again?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

11:54:31 AM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Has your Daughter been diagnosed by a

physician? If so, the diagnosis would be sufficient.

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hello all,

I'm trying to find a website that would help me get the definition

for Florida Statues 393.063(3) on Autism.

I'm on myfloridahouse.gov,

but I need more details. My daughter's disability according to Florida

Statutes is in question and I need to know what are my steps towards proving

her disability according to the laws of Florida

..

If anyone can guide me on where I can find the necessary reading

materials so that I can start working on a letter or test that would prove

this.

Thank you,

[Guest guest]

Absolutely…feel free to call me.

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Soto

Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010

10:24 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Good morning ,

Thank you so much for getting back to me and sending me so

much information. Yes the way you describe it makes a world of

difference. My daughter was diagnosed with Autism in NY and I have most

of the paperwork from the schools and the psychologist, she also attended a

school for children with Autism in Manhattan

called AMAC. I don't understand why her criteria was changed to

Asperger. I can plainly see that my daughter has issues. The

psychiatrist that gave her the label of Asperger won't change her diagnosis to

Autism this is why I'm trying to find another means so that I can go back to

APD backing up the diagnosis.

I thank you again for your help and yes I will be

contacting you soon, I have an appointment with a neurologist on Wednesday and

I would like to reach out to you if I can at that time.

Have a wonderful day and I hope you enjoyed the concert

last night.

Best regards,

From: Cohane

To: sList

Sent: Sun, October 3, 2010 9:55:27

PM

Subject: RE:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hi ,

If you child was

diagnosed with Aspergers, then you wont be able to receive benefits no matter

where you go unless the diagnosis is changed to Autism and there is the

documentation to back it up. However, sometimes, diagnosis can be

subjective and someone might still test out your child as meeting the criteria

for an Autism diagnosis. My daughter is high functioning so it was border

line for her. Wasn’t sure how it would go. As a child she got the

PDD NOS diagnosis but now it is autism. I have shared this thought before

but I really feel that there are 2 views to this diagnosis. One where the

severity is looked at to meet criteria and the other where severity doesn’t

matter but all areas of the DSM requirements are met. My daughter was caught

between, actually – all 3 of my children are. They all appear to meet the

DSM requirements however, with Ella, the severity level was the reason for the

PDD diagnosis instead of the Autism one when she was little. Tuchman and

Baquero diagnosed based on the DSM but it seems APD looks at the

severity.

I have the name of

the psychologist who did my testing. It was basically observation and

parent questions. Nothing like the evals done at Early Steps. I was

actually quite surprised that it was so basic after all the fuss I got.

The group is called:

Segel &

Associates and we saw Shari Rottblatt . Don’t remember the

tool used…Actually just looked it up and I am pretty sure it was the CARS

tool. I copied a brief summary of it below. If you can find a

clinician (I think it has to be a Neurologist, psychologist or developmental

pediatrician – something to checkout with APD) who uses this scale then you

wont need to go to this practice.

Hope this all

makes sense. I am sooo tired. Actually went to the Rush concert

last night and running on little sleep. But, feel free to call me or

e-mail me off line with any questions. .

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)

by Schopler, Ph.D., J.

Reichler, M.D., and Barbara Rochen Renner, Ph.D.

This 15-item behavior rating scale helps to identify children with autism and

to distinguish them from developmentally handicapped children who are not

autistic. In addition, it distinguishes mild-to-moderate from severe autism.

Brief, convenient, and suitable for use with any child over 2 years of age,

the Childhood Autism

Rating Scale (CARS) makes it much easier for

clinicians and educators to recognize and classify autistic children.

Developed

over a 15-year period, with more than 1,500 cases, CARS includes items drawn

from five prominent systems for diagnosing autism. Each item covers a

particular characteristic, ability, or behavior. After observing the child

and examining relevant information from parent reports and other records, the

examiner rates the child on each item. Using a 7-point scale, he or she

indicates the degree to which the child's behavior deviates from that of a

normal child of the same age.

Professionals

such as physicians, special educators, school psychologists, speech pathologists,

and audiologists, who have had only minimal exposure to autism, can easily be

trained to use CARS.

After

the child has been rated on each of the 15 items, a total score is computed

by summing the individual ratings. Children who score above a given point are

categorized as autistic. In addition, scores falling within the autistic

range can be divided into two categories--mild-to-moderate autism and severe

autism. This categorization system is based on a comparison of CARS scores

with the corresponding expert clinical assessments of over 1,500 children.

The

product of long-term empirical research, CARS provides quantifiable ratings

based on direct behavior observation. These ratings are an important element

in the systematic diagnosis of autism.

Two

training videos, showing how to use and score the scale, are also available,

along with four videotapes covering the philosophy and teaching methods of

North Carolina's TEACCH Program, where the CARS was developed. These are

described below.

Now Available - Childhood Autism Rating Scale,

Second Edition (CARS2)

From: sList

[mailto: sList

] On Behalf Of Soto

Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010

3:08 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hi

,

I'm

sorry you and your daughter had to go thru this, but in the end its was worth

it. Now I know how what to expect and how to proceed thanks to you.

Should I contact APD and ask them for a referral to a psychologist, I was

also thinking of asking my daughter's neurologist for a letter and an

evaluation so I can be prepared.

Do you

have any suggestions? I'm in Broward county.

To: sList

Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 3:10:54

PM

Subject: RE:

Question on Florida

Statutes

But even if they

write Autism, they still have to provide documentation (an evaluation or

measurement tool) that supports this diagnosis. I just went through this

with the PB County APD. I went to Dr Tuchman & Dr Baquero- both who

gave my daughter an Autism diagnosis yet their summary reports were not

sufficient. (I couldn’t believe Dr Tuchman’s would not be acceptable but

is was not) I even had supportive research documentation (ADOS and such) from

the Univ of Miami sib study but because it was for research purposes, it was

not acceptable either. It took me a year through all of it but in the

end, I ended up using a psychologist that they referred me to. It was her

diagnosis and use of a measurement tool (cant think of it right now) that

confirmed it for us and we were put on the list just last week. Then I

was told I might never see services unless I am in crisis. What else can

you do except keep trying and look for any loop holes you can get in on.

All of our children need services and support whether they are high or low

functioning on the spectrum. As one parent once pointed out to me - If

you have cancer does how it matter how much you are affected if you will treat

it or not? If you had it – you treat it and get support in any way you

can.

From: sList

[mailto: sList

] On Behalf Of Clara

Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010

1:41 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

It depends

on the doctor ! Some will write autism, some wont.

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October

01, 2010 10:48 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Yes, I

know, I need a letter from a another doctor and re-submit to APD. There's

one thing I don't understand and that is, if there weren't any specifications

for my daughter's diagnosis of Asperger then she would fall under the Autism

category. I just don't understand why doctors can't just put down Autism

after all it does start with Autism right?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 9:42:44

AM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

:

Aspergers

does not qualify for med waiver, only " Autism " .

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October

01, 2010 8:41 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hi

,

My

daughter's diagnosis is Asperger and this was her psychiatrist.

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

2:26:17 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

,

What is your

daughter's diagnosis and what type of doctor gave her the diagnosis?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

1:49:58 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Yes, for

med-waiver, apparently the letter I received says that she doesn't meet the

criteria for enrollment under the waiver. I need to request a hearing and

meet with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

1:41:23 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

,

Sorry if I missed

this in a previous post, but what is the reason you are needing to prove your

daughter's disability? If it's for getting on the med-waiver wait list

(if they are still accepting folks on the wait list), they only accept certain

diagnoses, and only from certain types of doctors...is this what you're running

up against?

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

12:04:46 PM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Yes, my

daughter has been diagnosed by a physican and in fact there was a letter with

all the pertinant documentation. I don't understand how this is not

enough.

Should I

have her tested again?

From: " zandersmom99@... "

To: sList

Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010

11:54:31 AM

Subject: Re:

Question on Florida

Statutes

Has your Daughter been diagnosed by a

physician? If so, the diagnosis would be sufficient.

Question on Florida

Statutes

Hello all,

I'm trying to find a website that would help me get the definition

for Florida Statues 393.063(3) on Autism.

I'm on myfloridahouse.gov,

but I need more details. My daughter's disability according to Florida

Statutes is in question and I need to know what are my steps towards proving

her disability according to the laws of Florida

..

If anyone can guide me on where I can find the necessary reading

materials so that I can start working on a letter or test that would prove

this.

Thank you,

[Guest guest]

Thanks, I think I may have to contact them, can you tell me the cost if there is any.

Does it matter that I reside in Broward?

To: sList Sent: Mon, October 4, 2010 10:49:02 AMSubject: FW: Question on Florida Statutes

Segel & Associates and we saw Shari Rottblatt .

Sorry …wrong number. It is 561 558-8333

From: Cohane Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 9:55 PMTo: ' sList 'Subject: RE: Question on Florida Statutes

Hi ,

If you child was diagnosed with Aspergers, then you wont be able to receive benefits no matter where you go unless the diagnosis is changed to Autism and there is the documentation to back it up. However, sometimes, diagnosis can be subjective and someone might still test out your child as meeting the criteria for an Autism diagnosis. My daughter is high functioning so it was border line for her. Wasn’t sure how it would go. As a child she got the PDD NOS diagnosis but now it is autism. I have shared this thought before but I really feel that there are 2 views to this diagnosis. One where the severity is looked at to meet criteria and the other where severity doesn’t matter but all areas of the DSM requirements are met. My daughter was caught between, actually – all 3 of my children are. They all appear to meet the

DSM requirements however, with Ella, the severity level was the reason for the PDD diagnosis instead of the Autism one when she was little. Tuchman and Baquero diagnosed based on the DSM but it seems APD looks at the severity.

I have the name of the psychologist who did my testing. It was basically observation and parent questions. Nothing like the evals done at Early Steps. I was actually quite surprised that it was so basic after all the fuss I got. The group is called:

Segel & Associates and we saw Shari Rottblatt . Don’t remember the tool used…Actually just looked it up and I am pretty sure it was the CARS tool. I copied a brief summary of it below. If you can find a clinician (I think it has to be a Neurologist, psychologist or developmental pediatrician – something to checkout with APD) who uses this scale then you wont need to go to this practice.

Hope this all makes sense. I am sooo tired. Actually went to the Rush concert last night and running on little sleep. But, feel free to call me or e-mail me off line with any questions. .

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)by Schopler, Ph.D., J. Reichler, M.D., and Barbara Rochen Renner, Ph.D.

This 15-item behavior rating scale helps to identify children with autism and to distinguish them from developmentally handicapped children who are not autistic. In addition, it distinguishes mild-to-moderate from severe autism. Brief, convenient, and suitable for use with any child over 2 years of age, the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) makes it much easier for clinicians and educators to recognize and classify autistic children.

Developed over a 15-year period, with more than 1,500 cases, CARS includes items drawn from five prominent systems for diagnosing autism. Each item covers a particular characteristic, ability, or behavior. After observing the child and examining relevant information from parent reports and other records, the examiner rates the child on each item. Using a 7-point scale, he or she indicates the degree to which the child's behavior deviates from that of a normal child of the same age.

Professionals such as physicians, special educators, school psychologists, speech pathologists, and audiologists, who have had only minimal exposure to autism, can easily be trained to use CARS.

After the child has been rated on each of the 15 items, a total score is computed by summing the individual ratings. Children who score above a given point are categorized as autistic. In addition, scores falling within the autistic range can be divided into two categories--mild-to-moderate autism and severe autism. This categorization system is based on a comparison of CARS scores with the corresponding expert clinical assessments of over 1,500 children.

The product of long-term empirical research, CARS provides quantifiable ratings based on direct behavior observation. These ratings are an important element in the systematic diagnosis of autism.

Two training videos, showing how to use and score the scale, are also available, along with four videotapes covering the philosophy and teaching methods of North Carolina's TEACCH Program, where the CARS was developed. These are described below.

Now Available - Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (CARS2)

From: sList [mailto: sList ] On Behalf Of SotoSent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 3:08 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Hi ,

I'm sorry you and your daughter had to go thru this, but in the end its was worth it. Now I know how what to expect and how to proceed thanks to you. Should I contact APD and ask them for a referral to a psychologist, I was also thinking of asking my daughter's neurologist for a letter and an evaluation so I can be prepared.

Do you have any suggestions? I'm in Broward county.

To: sList Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 3:10:54 PMSubject: RE: Question on Florida Statutes

But even if they write Autism, they still have to provide documentation (an evaluation or measurement tool) that supports this diagnosis. I just went through this with the PB County APD. I went to Dr Tuchman & Dr Baquero- both who gave my daughter an Autism diagnosis yet their summary reports were not sufficient. (I couldn’t believe Dr Tuchman’s would not be acceptable but is was not) I even had supportive research documentation (ADOS and such) from the Univ of Miami sib study but because it was for research purposes, it was not acceptable either. It took me a year through all of it but in the end, I ended up using a psychologist that they referred me to. It was her diagnosis and use of a measurement tool (cant think of it right now) that confirmed it for us and we were put on the list just last week. Then I was told I might never

see services unless I am in crisis. What else can you do except keep trying and look for any loop holes you can get in on. All of our children need services and support whether they are high or low functioning on the spectrum. As one parent once pointed out to me - If you have cancer does how it matter how much you are affected if you will treat it or not? If you had it – you treat it and get support in any way you can.

From: sList [mailto: sList ] On Behalf Of ClaraSent: Friday, October 01, 2010 1:41 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

It depends on the doctor ! Some will write autism, some wont.

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 10:48 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Yes, I know, I need a letter from a another doctor and re-submit to APD. There's one thing I don't understand and that is, if there weren't any specifications for my daughter's diagnosis of Asperger then she would fall under the Autism category. I just don't understand why doctors can't just put down Autism after all it does start with Autism right?

To: sList Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 9:42:44 AMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

:

Aspergers does not qualify for med waiver, only "Autism".

From: Soto

Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 8:41 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Hi ,

My daughter's diagnosis is Asperger and this was her psychiatrist.

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:26:17 PMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

,

What is your daughter's diagnosis and what type of doctor gave her the diagnosis?

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 1:49:58 PMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Yes, for med-waiver, apparently the letter I received says that she doesn't meet the criteria for enrollment under the waiver. I need to request a hearing and meet with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 1:41:23 PMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

,

Sorry if I missed this in a previous post, but what is the reason you are needing to prove your daughter's disability? If it's for getting on the med-waiver wait list (if they are still accepting folks on the wait list), they only accept certain diagnoses, and only from certain types of doctors...is this what you're running up against?

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 12:04:46 PMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Yes, my daughter has been diagnosed by a physican and in fact there was a letter with all the pertinant documentation. I don't understand how this is not enough.

Should I have her tested again?

To: sList Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 11:54:31 AMSubject: Re: Question on Florida Statutes

Has your Daughter been diagnosed by a physician? If so, the diagnosis would be sufficient.

Question on Florida Statutes

Hello all,

I'm trying to find a website that would help me get the definition for Florida Statues 393.063(3) on Autism.

I'm on myfloridahouse.gov, but I need more details. My daughter's disability according to Florida Statutes is in question and I need to know what are my steps towards proving her disability according to the laws of Florida .

If anyone can guide me on where I can find the necessary reading materials so that I can start working on a letter or test that would prove this.

Thank you,