tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141117436603724178.post1560516132857158153..comments2024-02-01T05:49:19.602-08:00Comments on the bartle bulletin: We've got spirit, yes we do!runningfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673369666458376426noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141117436603724178.post-48695929139116891892011-06-13T15:33:46.502-07:002011-06-13T15:33:46.502-07:00Can I second the suggestion to check with your sch...Can I second the suggestion to check with your school district? Many states require schools to provide early childhood intervention - much less expensive to help kids get on track when they are preschool aged than wait for Kindergarten or later. (it often falls under the "Special Education" category, though interventions can cover developmental, behavioral, speech, etc.<br /><br />We had friends (we're in Oregon) who were surprised to find out that their 4-year old son could get one-on-one help with "impulse control" even though he has no other specific diagnosis. He sounds quite a lot like Gavin.Alissa Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450626106842995289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141117436603724178.post-71734132040778883282011-06-13T11:58:20.605-07:002011-06-13T11:58:20.605-07:00I will be praying that the insurance company will ...I will be praying that the insurance company will have a change of heart and approve the OT. I am the mom of 2 boys. One has ADHD, SID, and high functioning autism and my other son was just diagnosed with ADHD. I know how stressful the days can be, and how important therapies are. Sending you hugs from Fort Collins<br /><br />Lindalindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16046636782972429838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141117436603724178.post-60124675178637857892011-06-12T17:46:32.095-07:002011-06-12T17:46:32.095-07:00Ah yes, insurance companies. There's almost n...Ah yes, insurance companies. There's almost nothing I hate more than dealing with insurance. For something that's supposed to "protect" you when things go wrong, it seems that all too often it works more like a product warranty - it doesn't cover the things you really need! Good luck with your impending battle!! Adam and I both loved Gavin's fun personality when we visited last year. He's a fantastic little boy.Emmy Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16614448788522832073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141117436603724178.post-23188735089385911662011-06-12T14:42:56.279-07:002011-06-12T14:42:56.279-07:00Hi Heidi. I can't remember if I've commen...Hi Heidi. I can't remember if I've commented here before, so let me introduce myself. My name is Lisa. I went to high school with Garry. I've been reading your blog for a while and I'm not quite sure how I found it, but I really enjoy it. I have 2 very "spirited" boys. They are a handful and definitely keep me on my toes. After reading your post on Gavin, I was wondering if you have checked with your school district or your state's early childhood intervention services. I contacted the elementary school and told them my situation with my sons. They referred me to the early childhood here in NV and my sons were tested by the school psychologist and found to qualify for the early childhood preschool program. It has made such a difference! My youngest (3) is seeing a speech therapist and an occupational therapist for developmental delays. My oldest (4)was seeing an occupational therapist for his sensory "issues." He has made progress by leaps and bounds this year and will be put in a "regular" kindergarten class next year. It may not be the answer for you, but if your insurance doesn't cover a private OT, it might be worth looking into. Hope it all works out! Thanks for all the laughs and tears (your last post about the angels particulary brought me to tears, for I have been blessed with such angels)<br />Lisa (Garry will remember me as Brown)LacyLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713448448190044428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141117436603724178.post-37390343369484944492011-06-12T08:57:21.290-07:002011-06-12T08:57:21.290-07:00Perhaps the appeal to insurance should include Gav...Perhaps the appeal to insurance should include Gavin spending a day or two in the cubicle of whomever denied the claim... ;) Miracles can happen when the Lord is involved. I'll pray for the best outcome with the insurance company!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078682458950236579noreply@blogger.com