Update on my quest to get an offical r/x for Ike

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Yesterday my kids and I went to the Mayo Clinic for step 1 in an r/x

for apraxia. We (my oldest son, and Ike the patient, and myself)met

with a Dr Kotagal. A nice little Indian man, whom Ike took a shine to

right away. Dr K ordered an IQ test, and a blood test. He felt that

Ike has a fine motor delay, and that apraxia is the right avenue to

persue. Yeah! It is nice to have an offical r/x for the fine motor

delay. Now we can add it officaly to the IEP, instead of " something

to watch " as it is labeled now. He praised me for getting Ike in, and

persuing it.

The 16th foor of the Mayo Building is set up for Ped patients, and it

was fantastic! The waiting room was so nice for the kids. A couple

of tv's playing kid friendly movies, lots of childfriendly furniture,

lots of room for the kids to roam, and look at! A great atmosphere.