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Hello! I'm new here. I have a 4 year old son who has been going to speech

therapy for over a year now. His speech therapist says he has apraxia of

speech. But different types of apraxia of speech not just one. I know and she

also pointed out that he also has sensory issues. I've always known that. I

could tell that things weren't clicking right by his little oddities. I finally

got him into a pediatric neuologist. This guy spent about 15 minutes with me,

said that he would diagnose (my son) with a global delay and to come back

in 6 months and they can start doing testing. (apparently, my SLP can't

officially diagnose my son with apraxia, it has to be a neurologist). Adding

flames to my fire, I am really relly stressed about getting my son diagnosed. I

want him to get diagnosed so that he can get the help he needs! Only another

year before school and I don't want him in school just to fall behind. I'm

trying to be patient and wait to go back to the neurologist in September. But

I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I feel like I'm at a loss here

because my son receives medicaid and they only allow so much, not to mention

he'll lose that when he turns 5 next year and I don't have insurance!

AARGGHHH!! I'm also frustrated that I get the feeling his neurologist is trying

to diagnose him with autism which from what I have read, happens very often. I

think he might have ADD with his apraxia and sensory issues. Has anyone had

similiar situations as far as getting diagnosed?

Just a little background on me... I am a 32 year old Funeral Director in the

Tampa Bay area. I have 2 children. I am new to this and have read a lot but

haven't gotten much into posting yet. As you might assume, due to my job and

's situation and have no life! LOL I really could use some insight and

maybe support group listings. I have noticed some other from the tampa bay area

on here. Anything would be appreciated! Please email me at

familiarodriguez71707@.... I really am looking forward to some support

because I feel really alone in this right now. I have acutally considered

changing careers so my life can be more accomodating to my son and the things he

is going to be needing! Thanks!