Additonal Therapy

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My 28 month old son is currently receiving speech therapy 2x a week

and 1x a week of IT. He was recently diagnosed by the neuro with

apraxia and PDD. The neuro recommended speech 3-5x per week, OT 2x

per week, and ABA treatment 20hrs. per week.

I spoke to the current SLP regarding add'l hours and she told me that

EI's model in NJ is to teach parents the skills to help their

children on their own through practice. She also said that it is

uncommon that speech is offered 3x per week in NJ. Does anyone have

any thoughts on this matter? We're having a meeting with EI and the

SLP on Monday morning. I'm trying to get as much help for my son as

possible.

With regards to OT, we were approved for 1x a week but did not

receive it because the service coordinator at EI did not put the

approval through (she's an idiot). Now my son needs to be

reevaluated by an OT and hopefully since he now has a diagnsis, we

can get 2x per week.

With regards to ABA, I'm advised that my son will receive a

behavorial assessment as well.

I would love any advice that I can get. Anything I should provide or

tell them for Monday's meeting? It been a very long struggle for my

son to get services. It seems like EI's job is to provide the least

amount of support as possible.