Re: Public schools...therapy

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The school cannot bill Medicaid or private insurance without your written permission. If you have mistakenly given permission, you can rescind it at any time.

Hi,

I'm in Cobb County.What they had done with us is ask at an IEP to have our signing a form giving the school authorization to bill Medicaid for some  services like OT and Speech. For what I remember the form says that you authorize or does not authorize.I always sing that I don't authorize the school to bill medicaid for services my son is getting at the school. My understanding they need your permission to bill Medicaid. I'm not sure about private insurance.I always had request to bill medicaid.

 

Take care,

A.Simon,  

"I know God promises not to give me more than I can handle.

 I just wish he didn't trust me so much."-Mother

From: chlioliver@bellsoutFrom: <chlioliver@bellsoutchlio>

Subject: Public schools...therapy

To: autism-georgia@To: autism-gTo:

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:29 AM

  Is it common for a public school system to file a claim for therapy services (speech) with the students private insurance provider such as BCBS? I don't recall authorizing this and isn't the school system suppose to be providing services instead of dipping into my childs yearly per visit allowance for therapy services?

Just curious....

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Hi,

I'm in Cobb County.What they had done with us is ask at an IEP to have our signing a form giving the school authorization to bill Medicaid for some services like OT and Speech. For what I remember the form says that you authorize or does not authorize.I always sing that I don't authorize the school to bill medicaid for services my son is getting at the school. My understanding they need your permission to bill Medicaid. I'm not sure about private insurance.I always had request to bill medicaid.

Take care,

A.Simon,

"I know God promises not to give me more than I can handle.

I just wish he didn't trust me so much."-Mother

Subject: Public schools...therapyTo: autism-georgia Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:29 AM

Is it common for a public school system to file a claim for therapy services (speech) with the students private insurance provider such as BCBS? I don't recall authorizing this and isn't the school system suppose to be providing services instead of dipping into my childs yearly per visit allowance for therapy services?Just curious....

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HI All,

I was wondering which is better for my son who has ASD. ABA or RDI. Any information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

From: chlioliver@bellsout From: <chlioliver@bellsout chlio>Subject: Public schools...therapyTo: autism-georgia@ To: autism-gTo:Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:29 AM Is it common for a public school

system to file a claim for therapy services (speech) with the students private insurance provider such as BCBS? I don't recall authorizing this and isn't the school system suppose to be providing services instead of dipping into my childs yearly per visit allowance for therapy services?Just curious....Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Sta

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Well, having tried DIR/Floortime (similar to RDI) and ABA with my son, I can say that they both had good benefits, butRDI and DIR/Floortime will work best with children who are verbal, and who are fairly high functioning.ABA is very good for behavior issues, and we are now mostly focused on ABA therapy to help our soon-to-be 12 yearold with behavior. The bigger he gets, the more we need him to control his own behavior.So, you need to explore both types of therapy, I think, and feel free to use both, depending on the situation and goal,and how well your child responds to each. Presley ---03/22/2010 02:48:52 PM---HI All,  From: Presley To: autism-georgia Date: 03/22/2010 02:48 PMSubject: Re: Public schools...therapySent by: autism-georgia HI All, I was wondering which is better for my son who has ASD. ABA or RDI. Any information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks From: chlioliver@bellsout From: <chlioliver@bellsout chlio>Subject: Public schools...therapyTo: autism-georgia@ To: autism-gTo:Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:29 AMIs it common for a public school system to file a claim for therapy services (speech) with the students private insurance provider such as BCBS? I don't recall authorizing this and isn't the school system suppose to be providing services instead of dipping into my childs yearly per visit allowance for therapy services?Just curious....Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Sta

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Thanks ,

I'll explore both types of therapy and determine which best fits Andre needs.From: chlioliver@bellsout From: <chlioliver@bellsout chlio>Subject: Public schools...therapyTo: autism-georgia@ To: autism-gTo:Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:29 AMIs it common for a public school system to file a claim for therapy services (speech) with the students private insurance provider such as BCBS? I don't recall authorizing this and isn't the school system suppose to be providing services instead of dipping into my childs yearly per visit allowance for

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Were can I look for more information on RDI?

Thanks!!

A.Simon,

"I know God promises not to give me more than I can handle.

I just wish he didn't trust me so much."-Mother From: chlioliver@bellsout From: <chlioliver@bellsout chlio>Subject: Public schools...therapyTo: autism-georgia@ To: autism-gTo:Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:29 AMIs it common for a public school system to file a claim for therapy services (speech) with the students private insurance provider such as BCBS? I don't recall authorizing this and isn't the school system suppose to be providing services instead of dipping into my childs yearly per visit allowance for

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rdiiconnect.com is a great website for infoFrom: chlioliver@bellsout From: <chlioliver@bellsout chlio>Subject: Public schools...therapyTo: autism-georgia@ To: autism-gTo:Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:29 AMIs it common for a public school system to file a claim for therapy services (speech) with the students private insurance provider such as BCBS? I don't recall authorizing this and isn't the school system suppose to be providing services instead of dipping into my childs yearly per visit allowance for

therapy services?Just curious....Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Sta

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Personally I'm a fan of DIR/Floortime. Some people think Floortime is just for younger kids, some think it's just for older kids. Actually the Floortime model is one that works well regardless of the child's profile. I use Floortime with the kids I see through Babies Can't Wait (0-3 years old) and in private practice (kids as old as 18). I even use it with adults - co-workers, teachers at IEPs, friends, family members, etc.. As could be expected, most of the 0-3 kids have significant language delays (some are non-verbal) and make great strides. I think the question of which therapy a family chooses often ends up being the one that fits the parents the best. Floortime follows typical development, which start with self regulation (think helping sooth a crying baby), and engagement (playing peek-a-boo). Then moves to reciprocity (back and forth communication) which is something that, even for adults, is mostly gestural (non-verbal).

If you're interested in DIR/Floortime, check out www.icdl.com and www.floortimeatlanta.com . It may start out as a " therapy " , but for those who are really passionate about the model, it simply becomes the way that we relate and communicate with everyone... all the time.

Hope that helps,Mike

 

HI All,

 

I was wondering which is better for my son who has ASD.  ABA or RDI.  Any information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

From: chlioliver@bellsout From: <chlioliver@bellsout chlio>Subject: Public schools...therapyTo: autism-georgia@ To: autism-gTo:Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:29 AM  Is it common for a public school

system to file a claim for therapy services (speech) with the students private insurance provider such as BCBS? I don't recall authorizing this and isn't the school system suppose to be providing services instead of dipping into my childs yearly per visit allowance for therapy services?

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Thank you!!

A.Simon,

"I know God promises not to give me more than I can handle.

I just wish he didn't trust me so much."-Mother From: chlioliver@bellsout From: <chlioliver@bellsout chlio>Subject: Public schools...therapyTo: autism-georgia@ To: autism-gTo:Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:29 AM Is it common for a public school system to file a claim for therapy services (speech) with the students private insurance provider such as BCBS? I don't recall authorizing this and isn't the school system suppose to be providing services instead

of dipping into my childs yearly per visit allowance for therapy services?Just curious....Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Sta