Guest guest Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 You have to have an official diagnosis from a Developmental Pediatrician in order to get services. My 3 yr old son with PDDNOS wouldn't have gotten his (paid in full by the state of mass.) home based aba services for 3 hrs day/5 days week in my home for the past year without a diagnosis. He also wouldn't have gotten into the aba based classroom at our public school without the diagnosis as well. And, the earlier you help a child, the better. So, I only see advantages to getting a diagnosis. I don't know what the advantages are to NOT having a diagnosis? But, my husband and I did make a decision to not tell our extended family and friends, and neighbors (especially, neighbors) about our sons' diagnosis. We felt it was none of their business and we didn't want him " labelled " by others who might not understand his condition and treat him different because they might be scared of it. We wanted him treated just like our other children in our family. budsmom > Are there any advantages or disadvantages to having a diagnosis of > Autism versus PDD (and/or ADHD) or vice versa as far as obtaining > services whether it be Beckett or school (I am in Georgia - > Gwinnett County) services? > I have heard that sometimes children are denied services based on what > type of diagnosis they have. I have 2 ASD children. Thanks for any > advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 An evaluation can give such great information specific to just that child. And, if there isn't one, then the people working with that child are limited to guessing, or worse yet, have an idea of things that might help make your kiddo's life easier, and reach him/her educationally, but not be able to do any of them because s/he doesn't qualify for services without the testing. Getting my son evaluated was the very best thing we did for him. My son was determined not to be on the spectrum, but to be educationally special needs due to his LD's. The evaluation was a road map for the services he got, which were the services he needed more or less. That was the advantage of his evaluation. --- Are there any advantages or disadvantages to having a diagnosis of Autism versus PDD (and/or ADHD) or vice versa as far as obtaining services whether it be Beckett or school (I am in Georgia - Gwinnett County) services? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 > Are there any advantages or disadvantages to having a diagnosis of > Autism versus PDD (and/or ADHD) or vice versa as far as obtaining > services whether it be Beckett or school (I am in Georgia - > Gwinnett County) services? Advantages: can be easier to obtain services and govt benefits. Disadvantages: I can't obtain private medical insurance for my son, because of his dx. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Dana: If your son has never had a lapse in health insurance coverage, either public or private, then he should be covered on any future policies. That's per the HIPPA (or is it HIPAA) policy. Check with your State's Insurance Commission about the specifics -- but HIPPA (or HIPAA -- I am horrible with acronyms!!!) is a Federal statute. Missy in Md. > > Are there any advantages or disadvantages to having a diagnosis of > > Autism versus PDD (and/or ADHD) or vice versa as far as obtaining > > services whether it be Beckett or school (I am in Georgia - > > Gwinnett County) services? > > > Advantages: can be easier to obtain services and govt benefits. > > Disadvantages: I can't obtain private medical insurance for my son, > because of his dx. > > Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 > Dana: > > If your son has never had a lapse in health insurance coverage, either > public or private, then he should be covered on any future policies. I am self-employed and subject to underwriting. Currently, my son has state health insurance, because no private provider will sell me a policy for him. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 In read someplace recently, can't remember where as I am always reading something about autism/Asperger's, that the DSMV (?) has recently been updated to say that for a diagnosis of Asperger's, a speech delay is NOW allowed. I think this is, like, very brand-new. This kind of makes sense, because it seems like you'd give some one a diagnosis based on what's going on now, no matter what was going on then?! Anita W. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I am the grandmother of Corbin who will be 3 in April. He was recently diagnosed with Apraxia. The diagnosis was done through the state help that has provided therapy until he turns three and then will attend the early childhood program in our school district. I have noticed that some children in the group have been diagnosed by specialists, and I was wondering if the way my grandson was diagnosed is okay? He was diagnosed in January, so we are very new to this. We(my son and daughter-in-law) have researched and read everything we can find. The book " The Late Talker " lead us to this group. I am Corbin's caregiver during the day while everyone works. He has progressed a great deal with the SLP coming to my home twice a week. He can now say about 30 words spontaneoulsy and has always been very " verbal " He literally carries on conversations by just making sounds and using facial and hand expressions. I am a vegan and after reading about the Fish Oil, we opted to go with Flax Oil, and we saw improvement in just days. I kind of got off track from my question on the diagnosis. Thanks Pat Nicholson (Nana) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 The only reason my son was diagnosed by a specialist was because my pediatrician did not think there was anything wrong even though he had no words at the age of 2!. My son was also seen by early intervention until the age of 3 y.o., and they immediately said he was very behind but didn't know what to call it. At the age of 3, I took him to a neuro-developmental pediatrician and she diagnosed him with severe oral/verbal apraxia, hypotonia & sensory integration disorder. She recommended he be given Pro-EFA, Pro-EPA & be provided Speech Therapy (Individual) @ school @ least 3x a week and privately 1 to 2x a week. I did all that and have added " natural " Vitaman E and Carnaware to his supplements. I'm currently providing him with Listening Therapy to address some auditory processing issues that I think he has though he has not been diagnosed (too young yet). At 6.y.o, my son is speaking in sentences. He has improved tremendously scholastically which was very behind and has made strides with conversational speech. He has a ways to go but he's a success story in my eyes...He didn't speak anything until about 4 y.o. and then it was 1 or 2 words sentences at most... It's great to read a grandmother is inquiring and curious. Many grandmas go into denial mode. Myra " nicholson_pat " <nananicholson@at t.net> To Sent by: childrensapraxian cc et@... m Subject [ ] Question about diagnosis 03/12/2008 01:58 PM Please respond to childrensapraxian et@... m I am the grandmother of Corbin who will be 3 in April. He was recently diagnosed with Apraxia. The diagnosis was done through the state help that has provided therapy until he turns three and then will attend the early childhood program in our school district. I have noticed that some children in the group have been diagnosed by specialists, and I was wondering if the way my grandson was diagnosed is okay? He was diagnosed in January, so we are very new to this. We(my son and daughter-in-law) have researched and read everything we can find. The book " The Late Talker " lead us to this group. I am Corbin's caregiver during the day while everyone works. He has progressed a great deal with the SLP coming to my home twice a week. He can now say about 30 words spontaneoulsy and has always been very " verbal " He literally carries on conversations by just making sounds and using facial and hand expressions. I am a vegan and after reading about the Fish Oil, we opted to go with Flax Oil, and we saw improvement in just days. I kind of got off track from my question on the diagnosis. Thanks Pat Nicholson (Nana) ----------------------------------------- This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential, legally privileged, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Although this transmission and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by JP Chase & Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates, as applicable, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. If you received this transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender and destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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