[Dmom3005]

Really eventful day for Derrick.
1. has two or so throid nodules that will have another ultrasound in 6 months to see if any bigger.
2. Then he and I went and got him an new dog. Its a chiweenie. Its a great
puppy at 8 months old. She told Derrick he has been through some training
as a service dog. I believe we will see about getting the things done so
he can be one.

Then Will and I went to his speech. Really should say batman and I he
loves his outfit. And everyone gets a kick out of it.

Donna

[OhKay]

I hope that things will go well with Derrick's new puppy. He will be great company. I hope that you're able to continue his training as a service dog. That would be a great help. I also there's an agency that offers a free or very, very inexpensive program.

I love, love, love the batman outfit. lol. I can just see him. It cracks me up

[Dmom3005]

Haven't posted on this one in a while.

Wanted to update about Will. I wasn't very happy with outcome of request and evaluation for AAC device yesterday and meeting. No written report,
and the fact that no one from agency that supposedly did the evaluation didn't have anything to say to me.

They know me better than this. Is all I have to say. I got so mad last night I couldn't sleep I'm really tired today.

Heehee, will be requesting Independent Evaluation.

Also he isn't Autistic according to them, at least for School. Will ask the developmental pediatricians at Riley maybe for new evaluation also have to decide. Wont change at school but that is okay for another year or two.

Donna

[OhKay]

I'm glad you know your way around the system Donna...
No doubt that's why you were so ticked off at the results, but I know that you are savvy enough to get Will the evaluation and resources he needs.

I'm sorry that things didn't work out better. It must be very frustrating

[Dmom3005]

Another who understands and agrees with my thoughts about the
device.

His private speech therapist pretty much said that an independent
evaluation is good idea.

She couldn't believe that they said, its just his motor speech not
working. She also agrees with me that there is not lots of odds that
lots more improvement will happen.

Donna

[Mari]

Is the device like this, Donna?


Augmentative and alternative communication - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia



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[Dmom3005]

Thanks Mari.

The device, yes would be something like this. Its called a prologue
and it can be put on a mini pad also from what I understand.

If its the right version. We would even buy one for home and
have it probably on a mini pad, or insurance he's on Medicaid
would also cover it.

I'm getting ready to write a request for an Independent Educational
Evaluation. Which the school would pay for. But I'm also considering
getting a evaluation or something in writing from his private therapist
so his insurance can provide same thing at home.

Since I'm not sure they will like sending it home. We thought
we would check it out and use a while then provide a duplicate
for home. But we can get it through his Medicaid too.

Donna