Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 I was told last month that Greggory was going to be dropped from eligibility for services. I have had very mixed feelings about this. I want for him to be able to get services if he needs them but he really hasnt needed anything for the last 3 yrs. We did get respite money which was nice and really we used Greggory's money to add to Alec's because very few babysitters would want to take care of Alec for just $8 an hour. Anyway...The papers came today saying that Greggory is longer meeting criteria for being disabled. What do you all think? What would you do? Jacquie H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 i'd celebrate! but i can see your point about loss of services. M.G.mum to Sebastian, 11 kinda quirky(NT) Rowan, 6 extra quirky (ASD) married to and living in Northern Ontario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Celebrate Jacquie. It is likely he wont need services anyway. I understand your concerns too. Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99) Lovely husband -----Mensaje original----- De: Murdoch-Gibson Enviado el: Martes, 04 de Marzo de 2003 05:42 p.m. Para: parenting_autism Asunto: Re: The papers have come i'd celebrate! but i can see your point about loss of services. M.G.mum to Sebastian, 11 kinda quirky(NT) Rowan, 6 extra quirky (ASD) married to and living in Northern Ontario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Jacquie, Try to celebrate it. If he ever starts to need services again, you can always reapply. Be happy, your son's doing wonderful! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 this subject line scared the hell out of me. i thought you meant divorce papers! ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-20-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Well sort of. Greggory has been divorced from his autism dx and his services. Divorce is a good way to explain how I feel. It's like the security of everything we have be doing is gone but maybe there is something better for him out there and that dx was just holding him back. I dont know. Jacquie H Re: The papers have come this subject line scared the hell out of me. i thought you meant divorce papers! ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-20-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 > Well sort of. Greggory has been divorced from his autism dx and his services. Divorce is a good way to explain how I feel. It's like the security of everything we have be doing is gone but maybe there is something better for him out there and that dx was just holding him back. I dont know. Jacquie H < awww. you know what, i think you should just keep on going like you have and nevermind those papers. he's obviously doing very well and that's great. that doesn't mean he's not autistic anymore, it just means that he is able to cope in this world by himself. as sue said, if he ever needs services again in the future, you can get them then. you are a great mom and i know that you will keep up with whatever he needs ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-20-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Thanks. It was so hard to get him to qualify the last time. I just worry. But he is doing great. I think I will celebrate like everyone suggested. Jacquie H Re: The papers have come > Well sort of. Greggory has been divorced from his autism dx and his services. Divorce is a good way to explain how I feel. It's like the security of everything we have be doing is gone but maybe there is something better for him out there and that dx was just holding him back. I dont know. Jacquie H < awww. you know what, i think you should just keep on going like you have and nevermind those papers. he's obviously doing very well and that's great. that doesn't mean he's not autistic anymore, it just means that he is able to cope in this world by himself. as sue said, if he ever needs services again in the future, you can get them then. you are a great mom and i know that you will keep up with whatever he needs ------------------------- gina, 31, ny single mom to - kailey, 8, autism, hyperlexia, depression, anxiety, OCD, DSI trevor, 3, multiple developmental delays, no " official " dx yet parker jade, due 7-20-03 :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Oh Boy, Jacquie - That's a tough one. First, Autism is lifelong and I'm concerned that they are just shutting the door, so to speak.. What happens as he gets older? Things change....he may need services every now and again... I'd hate to see you have to go thru evaluations, testing, etc. for him to become eligible... hmmmmmm. Penny The papers have come I was told last month that Greggory was going to be dropped from eligibility for services. I have had very mixed feelings about this. I want for him to be able to get services if he needs them but he really hasnt needed anything for the last 3 yrs. We did get respite money which was nice and really we used Greggory's money to add to Alec's because very few babysitters would want to take care of Alec for just $8 an hour. Anyway...The papers came today saying that Greggory is longer meeting criteria for being disabled. What do you all think? What would you do? Jacquie H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Yes. These are my feelings. Jeff and I both know he will be autistic all of his life. It really affects the way he sees everything. I worry about when he gets older. But nothing that I can really do about that now that I wont be able to do later. I showed the papers to Jeff yesterday. He said, " Screw 'em! " Jacquie H RE: The papers have come Oh Boy, Jacquie - That's a tough one. First, Autism is lifelong and I'm concerned that they are just shutting the door, so to speak.. What happens as he gets older? Things change....he may need services every now and again... I'd hate to see you have to go thru evaluations, testing, etc. for him to become eligible... hmmmmmm. Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 > Well sort of. Greggory has been divorced from his autism dx and his services. Divorce is a good way to explain how I feel. It's like the security of everything we have be doing is gone but maybe there is something better for him out there and that dx was just holding him back. I dont know. > Jacquie H That's exactly how I'd feel, Jacquie. Good luck and be brave! :-) Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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