Messages posted by: mlhall

We are doing better now that we have a state funded medical assistance plan in addition to our primary insurance. We do pay a premium. I am a Social Worker and it was difficult for me to navigate our state and county to get this support and I do it for clients everyday. I dont know how people do it.

Thanks
We are moving forward with a formal eval (hopefully this summer). An autism diagnosis wont change the current things we are doing. We may add more though. Thanks for the support, I will definately be reading and checking in here.
Melissa

I was told yesterday by a developmental pediatrician our son most likely has autism. We are so confused and I have some questions. First we need to get a formal evaluation to confirm her suspicians and are working on this. My nephew has autism and although I know the spectrum is so different I still cant help but wonder. Had anyone's child with autism not fit the typical mold. My son was always delayed and never regressed. My sons only non issue is digestion and his easy acceptance of food. He is excited when family comes. He seeks contact with people, including strangers. He hugs strangers and friends alike. He seeks our approval and makes eye contact. What he does not do is speak much (he just turned 2), one day he can be great another he cant pull himself together, and he screams alot. He does not notice or care about a change in my tone. If I sound angry he giggles. Any input would help, thanks.