Guest guest Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hello: Our son will be 5 in August and has been dignosed with severe verbal apraxia. We had started through the school, but they were very limited in what they could provide us, considering the extreme nature of it. They even relayed that to us. We have been going to a private speech therapy person who is great. We have been told recently that he really needs to be seen 3 times a week by an outside speech resource( cleft team speech therapist). Our insurance covers 60 sessions for the year and then each additional one is $160.00 Like most people we can't afford this and it makes us sick that we can't do more for him right now. Is there any funding resource or other ideas that anyone has in which we could help our son get the extra help he needs? Any input or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. thank you Craig Eaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I would ask if your son has an IEP...Individual Education Plan. and if that plan states that the school has agreed to provide speech 3x a week. If so, then they are obliged to meet that obligation either directly or indirectly via paying for services outside of the school; (privately). If not, then I would probably look to funding through your state/federal programs. This requires alot of legwork but worth the time if you can find it. $160 for a speech session seems steep to me. I live in NJ (pretty expensive state) and 1/2 hr costs around $90. Sorry I can't offer more advice. " Roxanna Eaton " <crjoy94@...> Sent by: To childrensapraxian et@... cc m Subject [ ] funding 03/11/2009 03:37 speech therapy PM Please respond to childrensapraxian et@... m Hello: Our son will be 5 in August and has been dignosed with severe verbal apraxia. We had started through the school, but they were very limited in what they could provide us, considering the extreme nature of it. They even relayed that to us. We have been going to a private speech therapy person who is great. We have been told recently that he really needs to be seen 3 times a week by an outside speech resource( cleft team speech therapist). Our insurance covers 60 sessions for the year and then each additional one is $160.00 Like most people we can't afford this and it makes us sick that we can't do more for him right now. Is there any funding resource or other ideas that anyone has in which we could help our son get the extra help he needs? Any input or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. thank you Craig Eaton ----------------------------------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've heard Elks Clubs are good for some funding sources. Also try your county mental health--they often know of grants and family funding sources. > > Hello: > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 In Georgia, you can get the Deeming Waiver through Medicaid, which is for special needs kids no matter what your income level is. It is practically like writing a college thesis to apply, but worth it in the long run if you can get it. See if your state has this, or any other state programs. Try the Department of Family Services. Then, you have to go to a speech therapist who will take it (many clinics do). My private one stopped taking it because over the years the state has made it so difficult for the therapists to use it, so I am paying $130/hr out of pocket, but I just wanted to keep the same therapist. It also covers copays at the doctor's office, foot orthotics, etc. Make sure that you find a PROMPT certified therapist for the most effective way to help with apraxia. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 http://www.speechville.com/speech-therapy/associations-funding.html How to Find Help to Pay for Your Child's Speech Therapy http://www.asha.org/public/coverage/slpfundingresources.htm Funding Resources for Speech-Language Pathology Services http://www.asha.org/public/coverage/p4slpfundingresources.htm Funding Resources for Speech-Language Pathology Services and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices and Services Local Agencies/Programs HTH, Tina mom to Landon > > Hello: > > Our son will be 5 in August and has been dignosed with severe verbal apraxia. We had started through the school, but they were very limited in what they could provide us, considering the extreme nature of it. They even relayed that to us. We have been going to a private speech therapy person who is great. We have been told recently that he really needs to be seen 3 times a week by an outside speech resource( cleft team speech therapist). > > Our insurance covers 60 sessions for the year and then each additional one is $160.00 Like most people we can't afford this and it makes us sick that we can't do more for him right now. > > Is there any funding resource or other ideas that anyone has in which we could help our son get the extra help he needs? > Any input or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. > thank you > Craig Eaton > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 hi please when you get the information please send it to me because i am also have the same problem with my son , thank you for helping Hossam From: Roxanna Eaton <crjoy94@...> Subject: [ ] funding speech therapy Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 2:37 PM Hello: Our son will be 5 in August and has been dignosed with severe verbal apraxia. We had started through the school, but they were very limited in what they could provide us, considering the extreme nature of it. They even relayed that to us. We have been going to a private speech therapy person who is great. We have been told recently that he really needs to be seen 3 times a week by an outside speech resource( cleft team speech therapist). Our insurance covers 60 sessions for the year and then each additional one is $160.00 Like most people we can't afford this and it makes us sick that we can't do more for him right now. Is there any funding resource or other ideas that anyone has in which we could help our son get the extra help he needs? Any input or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. thank you Craig Eaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 You can appeal for an increase in sessions due to " medical " necessity (basically that your son will not improve with out the additional therapy-not developmental in nature). Your SLP and possibly an MD will need to help you with this in providing to your insurance carrier the necessity of on going treatments as well as a treatment plan. Our family has a self-funded PPO and we have some friends (same company/same insurance) who were able to get an additional 30 sessions for the year to start with. They will have to provide progress reports to show that the therapy is indeed having an effect and progress is happening but at least they were able to get an increase in number of visits per year. Unfortunately my son also has an autism diagnosis in addition to apraxia so it excluded us completely from any coverage. Best of luck! > > Hello: > > Our son will be 5 in August and has been dignosed with severe verbal apraxia. We had started through the school, but they were very limited in what they could provide us, considering the extreme nature of it. They even relayed that to us. We have been going to a private speech therapy person who is great. We have been told recently that he really needs to be seen 3 times a week by an outside speech resource( cleft team speech therapist). > > Our insurance covers 60 sessions for the year and then each additional one is $160.00 Like most people we can't afford this and it makes us sick that we can't do more for him right now. > > Is there any funding resource or other ideas that anyone has in which we could help our son get the extra help he needs? > Any input or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. > thank you > Craig Eaton > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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