Son with Autism

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Hello:

My name is Deborah,my son is Colin he is 4 yrs old.

I have just found out that he is autistic.

I knew that something was wrong,but out Ped just kept telling me that

he was a boy,he would out grown it,boys are slower ect:

Just happened that I took him to another Dr.for an ear infection,and

thats when he ask me, " how long have you known he was autistic? "

You can only imagine the look on my face,but it was a relief as well

since I knew there was something wrong.

We have an appointment at the Emory Autism Clinic next Thurday.

There is just so much to know,and so much to learn..I feel like I

almost need a speed course.

What has been your experience with the school systems in Ga?

I home school my 11 yr old daughter,I am not pleased at all with our

school system in our county. I know that we have one of the worst in

the nation. Are there any private schools that take these kids?

What about funding all of these treatments? I have already been in

contact with the insurance company,they are claiming this is a

behavior issue and developmental delay of which they do not

cover,isnt this a biomedical condition that produces behavior

problems.

Do these kids quilify for m-caid,peachcare or what...where else do I

look for help?

Thanks to Everyone who responds.

Deborah Rockmart ga