I am so excited!!!
We took M to an autism center to be tested to see if she would qualify for an Autism diagnosis and she does! I didn't really have a doubt but it's so nice to finally have some kind of diagnosis and I am excited to see what doors open in terms of therapy.
We still don't know what M's genetic syndrome she has so I have never felt like I belong in any specific special needs subgroup. When you have a kid with an unknown genetic syndrome there are no specialized support groups, advocacy groups or lecture series where you live.
Going through the report the psychologist gave us, I couldn't belive how many local and national Autsim groups there are. I feel like I just got invited to be in the most popular sorority on campus!
So when your kids got diagnosed with Autism, what resources became available to you? Any recommendations for first steps? The psychologist mentioned we should look into ABA therapy.
Re: We got Autism!
Yeah for Autism!!!! I am glad the dx opend a lot of doors for you!
Many corpus callosum disorder parents agree that this dx has increased services exponentially for them. So much for treating the "needs" of the child versus the diagnosis. I guess we can give one point to Autsim Speaks for that....
I'm so glad you got a dx to open up more doors for you. Have you guys done that new genetic test that's out (I know it's kind of controversial and expensive but just curious), the genome sequencing stuff.
I absolutely love Marley she's too cute!
I guess the types of programs are really going to be state specific, I know a couple people here who were able to get their child with ASD on the medicaid waiver so they have an attendant/respite care/full medicaid, and some states have the HIPP program so if you use the medicaid as secondary you can be reimbursed fro the insurance premiums too, etc.
GOOD LUCK!!