Diagnosed

Today the neurologist has diagnosed him with tourettes and ADHD. Not great news but 1 step to helping him get the help he needs. This should get BCMH to approve for a treatment program, let us put him on a 504 plan at school, and let us begin the behavior therapy once the BCMH is approved. We still await the results of the last testing that has been done.

Meltdown

1st day of school went great! 2nd day, has already had an emotional meltdown over homework:(
Was really hoping this year would be different. But I knew better

School is around the corner!

With school starting only a few days away, the tics that I can honestly say...I did not miss all this summer while they were on vacation have suddenly returned. With a vengeance if I might add. I really hope this is not a sign of what is to come all year. Our next appt with results from our testing is on Sept. 17th and our next neurologist appt is Sept 1st. Another busy month! Can't start paperwork for the 504 plan until our Sept 1st appt and they have already rescheduled us twice!

Testing

Last week was the testing for any pervasive developmental disorders(autism ect..) Two days of 3hour testing! He cooperated great and did his best, that's all we can ask. His dad and I had to fill out paperwork ourselves with questions from the day he was born... I think that took us two days alone! Results come back in September. Such a long time away. In the meantime we will be trying to get the neurologist to send a request for the 504 plan to help in at school this year. That appointment is the 23 of this month.

Dates are set

Looks like the dates are set for testing, first appt. is July 26th at 11:00 and the 2nd is July 30th at 9:30. I hope he behaves!

Getting there

Getting closer and closer to a date for testing! We will be doing testing at the developmental center and will be testing for any Pervasive Developmental Disorder, which is trying to rule out any thing on the autism spectrum including aspergers. I have managed to skip the intake appt. which to me is just a waste of time and money on both sides. So we will start with IDA testing with two appts, 3 hours each with a phycologist, medical doctor, specialist and others. A little nervous and a little anxious to see what comes back. Still having problems in school and anger, emotional issues here at home. Looks like testing will be in July.

Testing is a GO!

TESTING IS A GO! Yesterday I talked with the social worker in the Neurology dept at the hospital and she informed me that all diagnostic testing is automatically covered as soon as the day I turned in the paperwork for the BCMH! Now the behavior therapy is not until we are accepted but we have a starting point! I am very excited to begin the process, he has been having such a hard time at school these last few weeks.

Well, on my way to call the doctor for an appt.!