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Jeanette!!!Wow! You must be super parents!!

What are their specific labels? PDD? Aspergers?

Candis

--- Jeanette wrote:

> Hello all,

> My name is Jeanette. My husband and I are

> parent's of 6 children. 5

> of our children are labeled autistic. I am glad to

> have found this

> group.

> Our oldest is 14 and the youngest is 4. Only our

> 7 year old

> daughter is unaffected.

> Thanks for letting us join.

> Jeanette

>

>

>

Candis Firchau,

Autism Specialist

Inclusion Community Training Center

The ABC's and T's :

Advocacy, Behavioral Interventions, Counseling

and Training

http://www.inclusioncommunitytrainingcenter.org

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Well,

The kids seem to be on the whole spectrum.

Caitlin-14 is severely autistic

Deirdre-11 is Aspergers

-8 is PDD-NOS

Meaghan-7 is typical

-5 is PDD-NOS

Kiernan-4 is severely autistic.

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Have They all veen vaccinated? What school district

are you in? How does services go?

Candis

--- Jeanette wrote:

> Well,

> The kids seem to be on the whole spectrum.

> Caitlin-14 is severely autistic

> Deirdre-11 is Aspergers

> -8 is PDD-NOS

> Meaghan-7 is typical

> -5 is PDD-NOS

> Kiernan-4 is severely autistic.

>

>

>

>

Candis Firchau,

Autism Specialist

Inclusion Community Training Center

The ABC's and T's :

Advocacy, Behavioral Interventions, Counseling

and Training

http://www.inclusioncommunitytrainingcenter.org

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Yes, they were all vaccinated. IT is a very long story. I put off the

vaccines on some of the children, yet they were still affected afterwards. We

no longer vaccinate and have a waiver for each child through the state on file.

They all attend Austin Independent schools. All but the youngest are fully

inclusioned. Our oldest has a full-time aide since the age of 6. The teachers

and specialists have been wonderful. Caitlin has thrived further than any

thing we ever expected. She is still needing full-time care, but is such an

amazing child.

We had 2 stories done on our family. One is www.statesman.com/autism. The

other was in the USA Today March 29 issue. The story is Autism's Echoes Fill

This Home. They were both done right on target.

Thanks, Jeanette

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Have They all veen vaccinated? What school district

are you in? How does services go?

Candis

--- Jeanette wrote:

> Well,

> The kids seem to be on the whole spectrum.

> Caitlin-14 is severely autistic

> Deirdre-11 is Aspergers

> -8 is PDD-NOS

> Meaghan-7 is typical

> -5 is PDD-NOS

> Kiernan-4 is severely autistic.

>

>

>

>

Candis Firchau,

Autism Specialist

Inclusion Community Training Center

The ABC's and T's :

Advocacy, Behavioral Interventions, Counseling

and Training

http://www.inclusioncommunitytrainingcenter.org

Texas Autism Advocacy

www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

Texas Disability Network

Calendar of Events

www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

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Wow! I am so glad. Could I come one day in the FAll

and observe how well things are going for them and

what services are working? I took my daughter out of

school in January. She has permanent scaring...long

story, anyway, would that be alright?

Candis

--- Mom26children@... wrote:

>

> Yes, they were all vaccinated. IT is a very long

> story. I put off the vaccines on some of the

> children, yet they were still affected afterwards.

> We no longer vaccinate and have a waiver for each

> child through the state on file.

> They all attend Austin Independent schools. All

> but the youngest are fully inclusioned. Our oldest

> has a full-time aide since the age of 6. The

> teachers and specialists have been wonderful.

> Caitlin has thrived further than any thing we ever

> expected. She is still needing full-time care, but

> is such an amazing child.

> We had 2 stories done on our family. One is

> www.statesman.com/autism. The other was in the USA

> Today March 29 issue. The story is Autism's Echoes

> Fill This Home. They were both done right on

> target.

> Thanks, Jeanette

> Re: Re:

> Introduction

>

>

> Have They all veen vaccinated? What school district

> are you in? How does services go?

>

> Candis

>

> --- Jeanette wrote:

>

> > Well,

> > The kids seem to be on the whole spectrum.

> > Caitlin-14 is severely autistic

> > Deirdre-11 is Aspergers

> > -8 is PDD-NOS

> > Meaghan-7 is typical

> > -5 is PDD-NOS

> > Kiernan-4 is severely autistic.

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

> Candis Firchau,

> Autism Specialist

> Inclusion Community Training Center

> The ABC's and T's :

> Advocacy, Behavioral Interventions, Counseling

> and Training

>

> http://www.inclusioncommunitytrainingcenter.org

>

>

> Texas Autism Advocacy

> www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

>

> Texas Disability Network

> Calendar of Events

> www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

>

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Hello.

I would

like to introduce myself. I've been " lurking " on

the list-serve one and off for two years now, but I'm about to take the

plunge.

I was in a

group practice in Seattle after finishing residency at U.W. I

worked out of Providence Hospital, where, at the time, more babies were

delivered by us FP's than by OB's. Due to my husband

getting a faculty position at University of California, Irvine, I

reluctantly moved to Orange County in 1995. It was the center of

the crisis of managed care....2 of the 3 groups I considered joining were

out of business within 6 months of my arrival. I joined one of the

few groups of primary care docs where I could continue to do OB. I

had a very busy mostly HMO practice. From 2001 to 2005, I have been

in a faculty practice at UC-Irvine.

I am

currently in Siena, Italy while my husband is on sabbatical here.

When we return to Orange County this summer, I am planning to open a solo

practice. For a variety of reasons, including the high cost of

rental office space near my home (the few I looked at before leaving were

$2800-3500/month for about 1200 sq ft. ), the difficulty of arranging a

lease from the distance, and the desire to lower overhead, I am

considering a mostly house-call practice. I may do a retainer fee

that covers email, phone, advice, ready access, long appointments, small

patient panel, and maybe an annual health assessment, etc.. I am

thinking that I may need to do cash based visits, although I would love

to be able to have them included in the annual fee to avoid the whole

messing with money thing on a daily basis.

This group

has inspired me & already taught me a lot...I look forward to getting

to know you better.......and I'll probably pester you with lots of

questions as plans take shape. Thanks.

Sharon

_____________________

Sharon McCoy , M.D.

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Hello.

I would

like to introduce myself. I've been " lurking " on

the list-serve one and off for two years now, but I'm about to take the

plunge.

I was in a

group practice in Seattle after finishing residency at U.W. I

worked out of Providence Hospital, where, at the time, more babies were

delivered by us FP's than by OB's. Due to my husband

getting a faculty position at University of California, Irvine, I

reluctantly moved to Orange County in 1995. It was the center of

the crisis of managed care....2 of the 3 groups I considered joining were

out of business within 6 months of my arrival. I joined one of the

few groups of primary care docs where I could continue to do OB. I

had a very busy mostly HMO practice. From 2001 to 2005, I have been

in a faculty practice at UC-Irvine.

I am

currently in Siena, Italy while my husband is on sabbatical here.

When we return to Orange County this summer, I am planning to open a solo

practice. For a variety of reasons, including the high cost of

rental office space near my home (the few I looked at before leaving were

$2800-3500/month for about 1200 sq ft. ), the difficulty of arranging a

lease from the distance, and the desire to lower overhead, I am

considering a mostly house-call practice. I may do a retainer fee

that covers email, phone, advice, ready access, long appointments, small

patient panel, and maybe an annual health assessment, etc.. I am

thinking that I may need to do cash based visits, although I would love

to be able to have them included in the annual fee to avoid the whole

messing with money thing on a daily basis.

This group

has inspired me & already taught me a lot...I look forward to getting

to know you better.......and I'll probably pester you with lots of

questions as plans take shape. Thanks.

Sharon

_____________________

Sharon McCoy , M.D.

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RE Retainer practice, housecalls only.

Thought about that.

Problem is that you'd probably have to opt out of Medicare.

Don't think you can justify home visit on non-home bound pts, or even make it pay enough.

May be wrong, but others might be able to affirm.

Depends on what demand would be in place you want to set up in.

Why do you think that the practice you're thinking about could do OK in Orange County?

Questions for you--

Dr Matt Levin

Pittsburgh, PA

Solo since Dec 2004

Outpt, no OB

Using SOAPWare since 1997

Grad. 1988

Re: introduction

Hello. I would like to introduce myself. I've been "lurking" on the list-serve one and off for two years now, but I'm about to take the plunge. I was in a group practice in Seattle after finishing residency at U.W. I worked out of Providence Hospital, where, at the time, more babies were delivered by us FP's than by OB's. Due to my husband getting a faculty position at University of California, Irvine, I reluctantly moved to Orange County in 1995. It was the center of the crisis of managed care....2 of the 3 groups I considered joining were out of business within 6 months of my arrival. I joined one of the few groups of primary care docs where I could continue to do OB. I had a very busy mostly HMO practice. From 2001 to 2005, I have been in a faculty practice at UC-Irvine. I am currently in Siena, Italy while my husband is on sabbatical here. When we return to Orange County this summer, I am planning to open a solo practice. For a variety of reasons, including the high cost of rental office space near my home (the few I looked at before leaving were $2800-3500/month for about 1200 sq ft. ), the difficulty of arranging a lease from the distance, and the desire to lower overhead, I am considering a mostly house-call practice. I may do a retainer fee that covers email, phone, advice, ready access, long appointments, small patient panel, and maybe an annual health assessment, etc.. I am thinking that I may need to do cash based visits, although I would love to be able to have them included in the annual fee to avoid the whole messing with money thing on a daily basis. This group has inspired me & already taught me a lot...I look forward to getting to know you better.......and I'll probably pester you with lots of questions as plans take shape. Thanks. Sharon_____________________Sharon McCoy , M.D.

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The house call only thing is an option, but that would turn your practice

basically into a Medicare/geriatric panel. You would basically be a

geriatrician, great if you are into that but bad if you enjoy peds & younger

healthier people. Also, keep in mind all of the travel time, difficulty getting

malpractice, etc

>

>

> Date: 2006/03/11 Sat PM 05:50:39 EST

> To: < >

> Subject: Re: introduction

>

> RE Retainer practice, housecalls only.

>

> Thought about that.

> Problem is that you'd probably have to opt out of Medicare.

> Don't think you can justify home visit on non-home bound pts, or even make it

pay enough.

>

> May be wrong, but others might be able to affirm.

>

> Depends on what demand would be in place you want to set up in.

>

> Why do you think that the practice you're thinking about could do OK in Orange

County?

>

> Questions for you--

>

> Dr Matt Levin

> Pittsburgh, PA

> Solo since Dec 2004

> Outpt, no OB

> Using SOAPWare since 1997

> Grad. 1988

> Re: introduction

>

>

> Hello.

> I would like to introduce myself. I've been " lurking " on the

list-serve one and off for two years now, but I'm about to take the plunge.

> I was in a group practice in Seattle after finishing residency at

U.W. I worked out of Providence Hospital, where, at the time, more babies were

delivered by us FP's than by OB's. Due to my husband getting a faculty

position at University of California, Irvine, I reluctantly moved to Orange

County in 1995. It was the center of the crisis of managed care....2 of the 3

groups I considered joining were out of business within 6 months of my arrival.

I joined one of the few groups of primary care docs where I could continue to do

OB. I had a very busy mostly HMO practice. From 2001 to 2005, I have been in a

faculty practice at UC-Irvine.

> I am currently in Siena, Italy while my husband is on sabbatical

here. When we return to Orange County this summer, I am planning to open a solo

practice. For a variety of reasons, including the high cost of rental office

space near my home (the few I looked at before leaving were $2800-3500/month for

about 1200 sq ft. ), the difficulty of arranging a lease from the distance, and

the desire to lower overhead, I am considering a mostly house-call practice. I

may do a retainer fee that covers email, phone, advice, ready access, long

appointments, small patient panel, and maybe an annual health assessment, etc..

I am thinking that I may need to do cash based visits, although I would love to

be able to have them included in the annual fee to avoid the whole messing with

money thing on a daily basis.

> This group has inspired me & already taught me a lot...I look

forward to getting to know you better.......and I'll probably pester you with

lots of questions as plans take shape. Thanks.

> Sharon

>

> _____________________

> Sharon McCoy , M.D.

>

>

>

>

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The house call only thing is an option, but that would turn your practice

basically into a Medicare/geriatric panel. You would basically be a

geriatrician, great if you are into that but bad if you enjoy peds & younger

healthier people. Also, keep in mind all of the travel time, difficulty getting

malpractice, etc

>

>

> Date: 2006/03/11 Sat PM 05:50:39 EST

> To: < >

> Subject: Re: introduction

>

> RE Retainer practice, housecalls only.

>

> Thought about that.

> Problem is that you'd probably have to opt out of Medicare.

> Don't think you can justify home visit on non-home bound pts, or even make it

pay enough.

>

> May be wrong, but others might be able to affirm.

>

> Depends on what demand would be in place you want to set up in.

>

> Why do you think that the practice you're thinking about could do OK in Orange

County?

>

> Questions for you--

>

> Dr Matt Levin

> Pittsburgh, PA

> Solo since Dec 2004

> Outpt, no OB

> Using SOAPWare since 1997

> Grad. 1988

> Re: introduction

>

>

> Hello.

> I would like to introduce myself. I've been " lurking " on the

list-serve one and off for two years now, but I'm about to take the plunge.

> I was in a group practice in Seattle after finishing residency at

U.W. I worked out of Providence Hospital, where, at the time, more babies were

delivered by us FP's than by OB's. Due to my husband getting a faculty

position at University of California, Irvine, I reluctantly moved to Orange

County in 1995. It was the center of the crisis of managed care....2 of the 3

groups I considered joining were out of business within 6 months of my arrival.

I joined one of the few groups of primary care docs where I could continue to do

OB. I had a very busy mostly HMO practice. From 2001 to 2005, I have been in a

faculty practice at UC-Irvine.

> I am currently in Siena, Italy while my husband is on sabbatical

here. When we return to Orange County this summer, I am planning to open a solo

practice. For a variety of reasons, including the high cost of rental office

space near my home (the few I looked at before leaving were $2800-3500/month for

about 1200 sq ft. ), the difficulty of arranging a lease from the distance, and

the desire to lower overhead, I am considering a mostly house-call practice. I

may do a retainer fee that covers email, phone, advice, ready access, long

appointments, small patient panel, and maybe an annual health assessment, etc..

I am thinking that I may need to do cash based visits, although I would love to

be able to have them included in the annual fee to avoid the whole messing with

money thing on a daily basis.

> This group has inspired me & already taught me a lot...I look

forward to getting to know you better.......and I'll probably pester you with

lots of questions as plans take shape. Thanks.

> Sharon

>

> _____________________

> Sharon McCoy , M.D.

>

>

>

>

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The house call only thing is an option, but that would turn your practice

basically into a Medicare/geriatric panel. You would basically be a

geriatrician, great if you are into that but bad if you enjoy peds & younger

healthier people. Also, keep in mind all of the travel time, difficulty getting

malpractice, etc

>

>

> Date: 2006/03/11 Sat PM 05:50:39 EST

> To: < >

> Subject: Re: introduction

>

> RE Retainer practice, housecalls only.

>

> Thought about that.

> Problem is that you'd probably have to opt out of Medicare.

> Don't think you can justify home visit on non-home bound pts, or even make it

pay enough.

>

> May be wrong, but others might be able to affirm.

>

> Depends on what demand would be in place you want to set up in.

>

> Why do you think that the practice you're thinking about could do OK in Orange

County?

>

> Questions for you--

>

> Dr Matt Levin

> Pittsburgh, PA

> Solo since Dec 2004

> Outpt, no OB

> Using SOAPWare since 1997

> Grad. 1988

> Re: introduction

>

>

> Hello.

> I would like to introduce myself. I've been " lurking " on the

list-serve one and off for two years now, but I'm about to take the plunge.

> I was in a group practice in Seattle after finishing residency at

U.W. I worked out of Providence Hospital, where, at the time, more babies were

delivered by us FP's than by OB's. Due to my husband getting a faculty

position at University of California, Irvine, I reluctantly moved to Orange

County in 1995. It was the center of the crisis of managed care....2 of the 3

groups I considered joining were out of business within 6 months of my arrival.

I joined one of the few groups of primary care docs where I could continue to do

OB. I had a very busy mostly HMO practice. From 2001 to 2005, I have been in a

faculty practice at UC-Irvine.

> I am currently in Siena, Italy while my husband is on sabbatical

here. When we return to Orange County this summer, I am planning to open a solo

practice. For a variety of reasons, including the high cost of rental office

space near my home (the few I looked at before leaving were $2800-3500/month for

about 1200 sq ft. ), the difficulty of arranging a lease from the distance, and

the desire to lower overhead, I am considering a mostly house-call practice. I

may do a retainer fee that covers email, phone, advice, ready access, long

appointments, small patient panel, and maybe an annual health assessment, etc..

I am thinking that I may need to do cash based visits, although I would love to

be able to have them included in the annual fee to avoid the whole messing with

money thing on a daily basis.

> This group has inspired me & already taught me a lot...I look

forward to getting to know you better.......and I'll probably pester you with

lots of questions as plans take shape. Thanks.

> Sharon

>

> _____________________

> Sharon McCoy , M.D.

>

>

>

>

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Hi, my name's Keryn, and I live in Wollongong. I'm due to have surgery

before Christmas, and thought I should come along and read some

real-life stories so I'm prepared!

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Hi Keryn,

my name is and I also live in the w'gong area, good luck with it

all and if u need any support I would love to talk.

who is doing your band? will u be going to Figtree hospital.

take care

>

> Hi, my name's Keryn, and I live in Wollongong. I'm due to have

surgery

> before Christmas, and thought I should come along and read some

> real-life stories so I'm prepared!

>

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Hi ,

Dr Budak will be doing my band, I see him for my post-blood test

appointment on Friday. I'll also be going to Figtree hospital, which

is great as my mum will be able to drive me there and back on her way

to/from work :)

Keryn

>

> Hi Keryn,

> my name is and I also live in the w'gong area, good luck with it

> all and if u need any support I would love to talk.

> who is doing your band? will u be going to Figtree hospital.

> take care

>

>

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