Thank you for your service. My sons didn’t talk until they were 3.5 years old.. with two years of intensive speech and ot they were able to enter traditional kindergarten classes, something we didn’t think they were going to be able to do... speech and ot are not tanigibles like medicine or blood tests and are easily dismissed as “extra”
Let me know how that property tax thing works out for ya ok? We have been blessed with a private Catholic school that has embraced the mission to educate all children.
I would be given so much power if I could shop for health insurance. What cards I could hold with a “Either adapt and provide what my children need or I will look for another plan...” For parents with autistic kids the difference speech and OT make when they are in preschool can truly determine the outcome. If I could have found a plan that was geared for those services we would have been better off. OR a plan that had a deal worked out with our local children's hospital autism clinic allowing us to add this as a special option to add to a basic plan we could personalize the plan to our families unique needs. With this option the 8K we currently spend every year just for insurance could really help my children.
Sharie
P.S. Hoodat, may you find incredible treasure in raising a special child. The lessons in unconditional love and acceptance have made me a richer and more grateful person.
just called the local Voinovich office in downtown cincinnati (513) 684-3265 and complained (spit into the wind?) The man who answered the phone said that it was his understanding that Voinovich was not supportive of this bill and would be voting against it.. not sure what to believe...