Re: Dr. Elliot Grossman (NJ)

[Guest guest]

We went to see Dr. Grossman because our school district told us he was the only

neurologist passed by the board. HE WAS AWFUL. He completely mis diagnosed my

daughter. She got the services that she needed but he doesn't know what he is

talking about.

>

> My son (5 in June) is aging out of EI and our school district wants to send

him to Dr. Elliot Grossman for a neurological exam.  Does anyone have any

experience with this doctor?

>

> I'm concerned because while the school district agrees that my son needs

support next year, they claim that he no longer fits into one of the eligible

classifications.  For example, they claim he is no longer " communication

impaired " because he is not at the bottom 10%.  I want my son to receive the

services he needs but I don't want him labeled with a diagnosis that is not

appropriate.  I'm going back to the school district because my son was examined

by Dr. Agin and, in my opinion, her report should be sufficient for services. 

I'm trying to get in for a re-evaluation before the end of the school year but

am dependent on a cancellation (poor planning on my part).

>

> Any insights would be appreciated!

>

> Thanks,

> Bernadette

>

[Guest guest]

Never in my eight years of dealing with my daughters issues have I ever heard of

a school district sending any parent to a particular neurologist? that does not

sound right! I've taken her to one in Paramus that was pretty bad--just dont

remember his name. Cant you tell the school district you'll find your own Ped

Neuro with recommendations from other parents and one that accepts your

insurance! Going to " their " doctor just sounds backwards!!

> >

> > My son (5 in June) is aging out of EI and our school district wants to send

him to Dr. Elliot Grossman for a neurological exam.  Does anyone have any

experience with this doctor?

> >

> > I'm concerned because while the school district agrees that my son needs

support next year, they claim that he no longer fits into one of the eligible

classifications.  For example, they claim he is no longer " communication

impaired " because he is not at the bottom 10%.  I want my son to receive the

services he needs but I don't want him labeled with a diagnosis that is not

appropriate.  I'm going back to the school district because my son was examined

by Dr. Agin and, in my opinion, her report should be sufficient for services. 

I'm trying to get in for a re-evaluation before the end of the school year but

am dependent on a cancellation (poor planning on my part).

> >

> > Any insights would be appreciated!

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Bernadette

> >

>

[Guest guest]

If I may jump in, our school district( Gloucester County, NJ) made us go to the

Neurologist that they use when I requested. an eval.

He was not very good.

Yvette A

[ ] Re: Dr. Elliot Grossman (NJ)

Never in my eight years of dealing with my daughters issues have I ever heard

of a school district sending any parent to a particular neurologist? that does

not sound right! I've taken her to one in Paramus that was pretty bad--just dont

remember his name. Cant you tell the school district you'll find your own Ped

Neuro with recommendations from other parents and one that accepts your

insurance! Going to " their " doctor just sounds backwards!!

> >

> > My son (5 in June) is aging out of EI and our school district wants to

send him to Dr. Elliot Grossman for a neurological exam. Does anyone have any

experience with this doctor?

> >

> > I'm concerned because while the school district agrees that my son needs

support next year, they claim that he no longer fits into one of the eligible

classifications. For example, they claim he is no longer " communication

impaired " because he is not at the bottom 10%. I want my son to receive the

services he needs but I don't want him labeled with a diagnosis that is not

appropriate. I'm going back to the school district because my son was examined

by Dr. Agin and, in my opinion, her report should be sufficient for services.

I'm trying to get in for a re-evaluation before the end of the school year but

am dependent on a cancellation (poor planning on my part).

> >

> > Any insights would be appreciated!

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Bernadette

> >

>

[Guest guest]

They told me the same thing that they told " hellonycmom " - he is approved and

they are paying. I decided to send a letter today asking the school district

for further information, including (a) how they decided he was not

" communication impaired " ; ( why they believe Dr. Agin's diagnoses plus their

observations over 2 years are not sufficient; © what information they are

providing to Dr. Grossman, including what categories the Child Study Team is

considering; and (d) whether I could interview him. I also lucked out and got a

5/17 cancellation at Dr. Agin so I'm going to push to use her instead. I'm sure

they are going to argue that her current report is too old.

In looking at the NJ statute, it is hard to see how an apraxic child with fine

motor and other motor planning deficits would fit into any other categories than

communication impaired or other health impaired. From talking to others, it

appears that they like to give a diagnosis of " emotionally disturbed. " My guess

is Dr. Grossman gives the school district that diagnosis and they get their

funding! It may be they get more for certain diagnoses than others but maybe I'm

getting too cynical. I would be interested in knowing if Hellonycmom's daughter

got such a diagnosis and it had any repercussions for her.

Thanks for the input.

________________________________

From: mosense <mosense@...>

Sent: Fri, April 16, 2010 9:53:16 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Dr. Elliot Grossman (NJ)

Never in my eight years of dealing with my daughters issues have I ever heard of

a school district sending any parent to a particular neurologist? that does not

sound right! I've taken her to one in Paramus that was pretty bad--just dont

remember his name. Cant you tell the school district you'll find your own

PedNeuro with recommendations from other parents and one that accepts your

insurance! Going to " their " doctor just sounds backwards!!

> >

> > My son (5 in June) is aging out of EI and our school district wants to send

him to Dr. Elliot Grossman for a neurological exam. Does anyone have any

experience with this doctor?

> >

> > I'm concerned because while the school district agrees that my son needs

support next year, they claim that he no longer fits into one of the eligible

classifications. For example, they claim he is no longer " communication

impaired " because he is not at the bottom 10%. I want my son to receive the

services he needs but I don't want him labeled with a diagnosis that is not

appropriate. I'm going back to the school district because my son was examined

by Dr. Agin and, in my opinion, her report should be sufficient for services.

I'm trying to get in for a re-evaluation before the end of the school year but

am dependent on a cancellation (poor planning on my part).

> >

> > Any insights would be appreciated!

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Bernadette

> >

>

[Guest guest]

When the district pays they chose the dr.

Yvette A.

[ ] Re: Dr. Elliot Grossman (NJ)

Never in my eight years of dealing with my daughters issues have I ever heard

of a school district sending any parent to a particular neurologist? that does

not sound right! I've taken her to one in Paramus that was pretty bad--just dont

remember his name. Cant you tell the school district you'll find your own Ped

Neuro with recommendations from other parents and one that accepts your

insurance! Going to " their " doctor just sounds backwards!!

> >

> > My son (5 in June) is aging out of EI and our school district wants to

send him to Dr. Elliot Grossman for a neurological exam. Does anyone have any

experience with this doctor?

> >

> > I'm concerned because while the school district agrees that my son needs

support next year, they claim that he no longer fits into one of the eligible

classifications. For example, they claim he is no longer " communication

impaired " because he is not at the bottom 10%. I want my son to receive the

services he needs but I don't want him labeled with a diagnosis that is not

appropriate. I'm going back to the school district because my son was examined

by Dr. Agin and, in my opinion, her report should be sufficient for services.

I'm trying to get in for a re-evaluation before the end of the school year but

am dependent on a cancellation (poor planning on my part).

> >

> > Any insights would be appreciated!

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Bernadette

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Oh I see, said the blind man! good luck.

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> When the district pays they chose the dr.

> Yvette A.

>

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