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New here. Possible ODD/ADHD son. Dr. Apt next week.
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<blockquote data-quote="my2boys" data-source="post: 478705" data-attributes="member: 13171"><p>Amazing support already! Wow. Thank you! I am sitting here in tears. I needed a place to vent and had nowhere to turn. Finally, a group that "gets it"! </p><p></p><p>Insurance: I live in Maryland. We don't have insurance because my husband is self-employed, and I don't work anymore. We also don't qualify for state aide because of our income, but we also can't afford to buy insurance privately. If I did work, then I would not be able to homeschool the kids. They need the homeschooling. Typical public schools just does not fit for them. I am very well versed in the IEP process and the IDEA laws, as I am an occupational therapist that has worked with children for about 12 years before deciding that I needed to be home with my own children. Honestly, I have never had my oldest formally diagnosed with Aspergers. I am 110% confident that he has it. Having him go through the diagnosing process may be too hard on his self-esteem, as he finally thinks he is perfect just the way he is. I knew that I could address his needs through my experience of being a therapist. However, I find myself in new territory. I am lost with my youngest. I have tried everything in my bag of tricks. Nothing seems to work. Hence, I caved in and reached out for help from our family doctor.</p><p></p><p>The dr apt. is with our family doctor. I am hoping she can steer us in the direction of a good psychiatrist. That appointment is next week. Any advice on what I should share/ask at this appointment? </p><p></p><p>Thanks again everyone! I can tell this is a great place to be!</p><p>Jennifer</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="my2boys, post: 478705, member: 13171"] Amazing support already! Wow. Thank you! I am sitting here in tears. I needed a place to vent and had nowhere to turn. Finally, a group that "gets it"! Insurance: I live in Maryland. We don't have insurance because my husband is self-employed, and I don't work anymore. We also don't qualify for state aide because of our income, but we also can't afford to buy insurance privately. If I did work, then I would not be able to homeschool the kids. They need the homeschooling. Typical public schools just does not fit for them. I am very well versed in the IEP process and the IDEA laws, as I am an occupational therapist that has worked with children for about 12 years before deciding that I needed to be home with my own children. Honestly, I have never had my oldest formally diagnosed with Aspergers. I am 110% confident that he has it. Having him go through the diagnosing process may be too hard on his self-esteem, as he finally thinks he is perfect just the way he is. I knew that I could address his needs through my experience of being a therapist. However, I find myself in new territory. I am lost with my youngest. I have tried everything in my bag of tricks. Nothing seems to work. Hence, I caved in and reached out for help from our family doctor. The dr apt. is with our family doctor. I am hoping she can steer us in the direction of a good psychiatrist. That appointment is next week. Any advice on what I should share/ask at this appointment? Thanks again everyone! I can tell this is a great place to be! Jennifer [/QUOTE]
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