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Ruthie,

That is a good idea. I have been speaking with her guidance counselor already and he really seems as though he will be helpful as she moves forward through high school. I will have to ask him about these

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I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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That's a good idea - make her see the guidance counselor before she goes home! LOL!! That might make her write her homework down!

High school is tough for anyone. I was warned about the first year being difficult because it is a transitional year.

Maybe Nic is just transitioning?

Deb

In a message dated 10/28/2007 5:05:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, shamrocks0627@... writes:

Nic writes down her HW. she used to be so organized, in fact we thought she had OCD but once she got older the disorganization kicked in and now we see signs of depression which the psych sees in alot of high schoolers. I am hoping that some meds will help her. We also looked at ADD but she only meets two of the criteria for that.

As far as the lack of writing down HW, my son has ADHD and that was part of his 504. In fact he has gotten better because if he didn't write it down he would have to see his guidance counselor before he could leave.

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I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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The DDD does not take ADHD children. They told me that. qualified because she has AS - along with ADHD, OCD, and ODD.

I don't know what you are saying no to.

Deb

In a message dated 10/29/2007 12:32:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002@... writes:

Deb,

a person can have a diagnosis of aspergers and have adhd to, which is related to aspergers. Also, a person can be mis-diagnosed with adhd and when re-evaluated finds out they have aspergers. to answer you direct question - nodebmetsfanaol wrote:

We are in NJ, but I'm under the impression that every state has it.

They weren't going to accept - we had to go for an interview and I guess she seemed "normal" and "with it". But then I told the interviewer how took a broom and used the handle to poke 52 marks in the ceiling. The interviewer said that convinced her that needed help! They don't get involved with the IEP's until the kids are ready to leave high school. But it's a comfort to know that they will always be there for her - they will be for the rest of her life. Once you're in, you're in for life. ADHD does not qualify for Asperger's does.

Deb

In a message dated 10/28/2007 5:05:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, shamrocks0627verizon (DOT) net writes:

Deb,

Where do you guys live? I have never heard of anything like that here in PA. In fact, I am having the most difficult time getting her re evaluated here.

[sPAM]Re: ( ) Re: teenage concerns

I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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Yep. That was us, too. He was dx'd with AS as the "primary",,,,,,but so insurance would cover it and the school to LEGALLY offer help,,,,,the primary dx had to be listed as ADHD. Robindebmetsfan@... wrote: The DDD does not take ADHD children. They told me that. qualified because she has AS - along with ADHD, OCD, and ODD. I don't know what you are saying no to. Deb In a message dated 10/29/2007 12:32:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002 writes: Deb, a person can have a diagnosis of aspergers and have adhd to, which is related to aspergers. Also, a person can be mis-diagnosed with adhd and when re-evaluated finds out they have aspergers. to answer you direct question - nodebmetsfanaol wrote: We are in NJ, but I'm under the impression that every state has it. They weren't going to accept

- we had to go for an interview and I guess she seemed "normal" and "with it". But then I told the interviewer how took a broom and used the handle to poke 52 marks in the ceiling. The interviewer said that convinced her that needed help! They don't get involved with the IEP's until the kids are ready to leave high school. But it's a comfort to know that they will always be there for her - they will be for the rest of her life. Once you're in, you're in for life. ADHD does not qualify for Asperger's does. Deb In a message dated 10/28/2007 5:05:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, shamrocks0627verizon (DOT) net writes: Deb, Where do you guys live? I have never heard of anything like that here in PA. In fact, I am having the most difficult time getting her re evaluated here. [sPAM]Re: ( ) Re: teenage concerns I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement! 's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true. Deb In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes: Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberDNA ManagerEastern Regional DirectorVice Presidentwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberDNA ManagerEastern Regional DirectorVice Presidentwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard

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Yeah. It's kind of freaky. Schools sometimes want you to be "ok" with a more severe dx for more services. But then sometimes you fight for them to give you what your kid needs. Makes me wonder if it's all a big money game. Thankfully,,,,,there are docs out there who will "adjust" dx's so that insurance will pay. Wierd. I wonder if the REAL dx's were reported on records to the insurance companies,,,,,,,,,if the # of kids reported to the public as having a form of autism would skyrocket???? Robindebmetsfan@... wrote: It seems like it does differ! The psychiatrist said Asperger's, a form of autism. I researched it through books and the internet. I let the child study team know the diagnosis, and they asked me how i would like classified; she was already classified as ADHD and OCD. I said "autism." I told the psychiatrist that I had her classified as autism, and her response was, "She's not that bad!" But then she said, "Well, she will be entitled to more services, then, with the autism classification." Deb In a message dated 10/31/2007 9:12:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002 writes: Robin, In NY aspergers isn't considered a dignosised, but can be listed as a classification. autism can be listed as a dx. My son is dignosised with autism and his classification is aspergers. Does this differ from state to state? and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs > wrote: Yep. That was us, too. He was dx'd with AS as the "primary",,,,,,but so insurance would cover it and the school to LEGALLY offer help,,,,,the primary dx had to be listed as ADHD. Robindebmetsfanaol wrote: The DDD does not take ADHD children. They told me that. qualified because she has AS - along with ADHD, OCD, and ODD. I don't know what you are saying no to. Deb In a message dated 10/29/2007 12:32:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002 writes: Deb, a person can have a diagnosis of aspergers and have adhd to, which is related to aspergers. Also, a person can be mis-diagnosed with adhd and when re-evaluated finds out they have aspergers. to answer you direct question - nodebmetsfanaol

wrote: We are in NJ, but I'm under the impression that every state has it. They weren't going to accept - we had to go for an interview and I guess she seemed "normal" and "with it". But then I told the interviewer how took a broom and used the handle to poke 52 marks in the ceiling. The interviewer said that convinced her that needed help! They don't get involved with the IEP's until the kids are ready to leave high school. But it's a comfort to know that they will always be there for her - they will be for the rest of her life. Once you're in, you're in for life. ADHD does not qualify for Asperger's does. Deb In a message dated 10/28/2007

5:05:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, shamrocks0627verizon (DOT) net writes: Deb, Where do you guys live? I have never heard of anything like that here in PA. In fact, I am having the most difficult time getting her re evaluated here. [sPAM]Re: ( ) Re: teenage concerns I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement! 's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college

because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true. Deb In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes: Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school

already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberDNA ManagerEastern Regional DirectorVice Presidentwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberDNA ManagerEastern Regional DirectorVice Presidentwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberDNA ManagerEastern Regional DirectorVice Presidentwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. __________________________________________________

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Okay, correct me if I am wrong here, but we have a DSM-IV book, and that is universal for all psychiatrist and the mental health community, so NO, I certainly don't think it varies state to state. You have depression in Iowa, Africa, or California, it is DEPRESSION. If you have cancer, you have it no matter where you are!!!! So, that just seems ridiculous to ME!!!! What it is for insurance, I have NO CLUE, but you should be able to get honest evaluations of your child, period (or yourself or anyone else for that matter)....if not, then what would be the point of mental health professionals.

And, this 'not that bad.....' URGH!!!!! That is something we hear with diabetes... which is an old myth.....people used to ask us, well how bad IS IT???? Well, diabetes is diabetes; it is not 'so bad he has a pump now' or whatever; (and that is a myth, too, as pumps' goal is to act like a pancreas-----)----stable sugars are important to being able to have a pump (puberty, for example, is NOT a good time to start it according to the professionals working with us).....but you either ARE or ARE not a diabetic. You are either PREGNANT or NOT PREGNANT....there is no little about it.....in my opinion (and what we have been told by professionals....this mentality is what our schools treat us like!!)

I am pretty sure that, if you went to most therapist and / or psychologist, and / or psychiatrists, I am certain they would be APPAULED with this differentiation from someone in their field!!!! Ask some other counselors, etc., but I just can't believe that is something they would promote!!!! That is ridiculous!!! They work from the DSM-IV manual at this time (there is a new one coming out, believe in 2008---I have heard professionals refer to it---can't remember the exact year---but right now, today, it is still the DSM-IV manual!

Ruthie

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I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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Robin, I agree with you COMPLETELY---and, what is sad, is that NO ONE EVER MENTIONED ASPERGER'S TO US for our now 13 year old until he was almost 13, and that was after our five year old was diagnosed. And, I question whether he has aspergers or AUTISM----he does the fluttering and other stuff---I keep telling my husband I am going to get my masters SOONer than we plan, do counseling, etc., then get my doctorate so I can do research on this stuff----I just keep getting all kinds of ideas about all of this, and wonder if, perhaps in my idea of 'being a great mom' from conception (and having education as a teacher----), if I 'turned something around'---he whined, I MADE him talk, he cried, I played music, he was boring and blah (I MADE him dance, and I MADE him laugh)----really!!! I remember it like yesterday!!! Sometimes I think I worked with him soooo much (and I DID for real-----everyone thought I was crazy!!!!---I was head over heels with this baby---now 13----)------if I 'changed' something for him but, perhaps it does not 'matter'----as Aspergers IS high functioning autism, and I just want to have the answers----I think we should all be able to get the diagnosis and do this, this, and that......and, when one cannot do that, and have it work (like you can for most things----2 plus 2 IS four!!!!----) it is frustrating; perhaps, THAT reality is what I / we should think about instead---as that is HOW our kids see it-----everything seems different to them! (but, it is amazing when you see through THEIR EYES-----)......wow!

Ruthie

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I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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Perhaps, insurance wise, they can BILL however they want to for them to pay for it (I don't care, and don't usually get involved with that)---in Iowa, I am pretty sure, for MOST THINGS---if ASPERGER'S / AUTISM is primary---they WON'T pay----it is considered a neurological / educational issue and they are starting to pay for some things but not others----so that I don't care---as long as insurance pays)----but, for services at school, for US to know what our child has, that is universal / based on DSM-IV----if YOU, ME, or anyone else figures out INSURANCE and all the companies, and ALL the issues, then WE will be rich----no one working there can do that, either----they hate it as much as we do, but are just doing their jobs----each COMPANY can ALSO say what they cover and don't cover, so that is PART of the problem there----seriously!!! You can have Blue Cross at one company, and same at the company next door, and have DIFFERENT THINGS covered; that is why they have to look at YOUR COMPANY'S policy, etc. So, we are probably BEST to NOT talk about INSURANCE----as every single one is different (REALLY----)----I know, I sound like a know it all or something, but I actually have a degree in HRM, and I worked at the hospital on a temporary job IN INSURANCE / pre-certs---and, that is the truth----every policy is different---as an employee, my goal was to make sure the hospital would be paid, regardless of your insurance; as a mom, my goal is to MAKE my insurance and / or my husband's company CHANGE to pay for it (and, every year, we do get them to add more stuff!!!!)----that is just wrong but the truth and part of the problem with medical / health insurance----we need universal but no one wants to pay!!!

Ruthie

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I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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GEEZ !!!!!!!!!! So very sorry to read this !!!!!!!!!!!

Up here, thru the mental health program , has tons of resources because its felt that Autism/Aspergers falls under their jurisdiction and so for bi-polar etc.

I'm so very sorry :0(

extra hugs and love

brenda

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From: kbtoni@...Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 13:47:08 -0400Subject: Re: [sPAM]Re: [sPAM]Re: ( ) Re: teenage concerns

We had tried to get insurance for n and Noah since they can't be on dh because they are not in school yet. we got a call yesterday that n was DENIED. Haven't gotten the letter and the lady couldn't tell me why ( privacy) but when I asked if it was because he was bipolar she said , probably yes, that they go back and look at medical records. I said well, that is part of his aspergers and they accept that? Yes, but not bipolar. Noah's is still pending.. I said well, Noah has OCD and depression with his aspergers and she said they accept depression and OCD but not bipolar. Does that make sense to anybody? I'm so disappointed, and angry and had a good cleansing cry... Toni

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I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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Thanks !..These same kids were denied SS and help from DMHDD (or whatever the dev disabilities agency is called) Doesn't make a BIT of sense to me...too intelligent for help but you can't get insurance because of his diagnosis...

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I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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Toni, what state are you in?

>

> We had tried to get insurance for n and Noah since they can't

be on dh because they are not in school yet. we got a call yesterday

that n was DENIED. Haven't gotten the letter and the lady

couldn't tell me why ( privacy) but when I asked if it was because he

was bipolar she said , probably yes, that they go back and look at

medical records. I said well, that is part of his aspergers and they

accept that? Yes, but not bipolar. Noah's is still pending.. I said

well, Noah has OCD and depression with his aspergers and she said they

accept depression and OCD but not bipolar. Does that make sense to

anybody? I'm so disappointed, and angry and had a good cleansing

cry... Toni

>

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Ga.

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Toni, what state are you in?>> We had tried to get insurance for n and Noah since they can't be on dh because they are not in school yet. we got a call yesterday that n was DENIED. Haven't gotten the letter and the lady couldn't tell me why ( privacy) but when I asked if it was because he was bipolar she said , probably yes, that they go back and look at medical records. I said well, that is part of his aspergers and they accept that? Yes, but not bipolar. Noah's is still pending.. I said well, Noah has OCD and depression with his aspergers and she said they accept depression and OCD but not bipolar. Does that make sense to anybody? I'm so disappointed, and angry and had a good cleansing cry... Toni>

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Thanks for the info! I didn't know that doctors were available at the school! But I do remember them coming in to give us checkups when we were kids. I just asked and she's never had that in school. I wonder why. Anyway...

is on NJ Family Care. That is low cost insurance through the state for people with low incomes. The mental health part is covered through Medicaid. It took a year for me to find that out! But now that I did, she's getting the help that she needs with therapy! The insurance that we have through NJ Family Care is Americhoice. It is an HMO. I pay $17.50 per month. My doctor copays are only $5. Prescriptions are just $1 each. We are in plan C. The higher your income goes up, the higher you get bumped up through the plans. Plan D does not provide any dental coverage but Plan C does. And the monthly payments are twice as much. I think the copays double, too. If I went to put on my insurance through work, it would cost me $400 per month. I don't like her pediatrician very much but it's only $5 to take her there. By the way, what age does a pediatrician go up to? Is it 18?

Deb

In a message dated 11/3/2007 10:33:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002@... writes:

Deb,

do you have health insurance for now? Because you can apply for HEALTH PLEX for . its for kids under 18. you can go to the hospitals or doctors office for the application to apply. Also, does your school have Health Zone? - might be called something different at each school. but it's at no cost to you... and can see a doctor (different from school nurse) in the school if she's not feeling well. that school doctor can also call in prescriptions for you too.

If this doesn't work for you in your state. Please post this asking about medical insurance for your child and others will respond with other choices for you to choose.debmetsfanaol wrote:

COBRA is very expensive! We were on that for a while and I couldn't afford to keep us both on it. I had to stay on it because I was having surgery so I had to take off and pay full price for doctors and meds. It was very difficult; but cheaper than paying for surgery and physical therapy for me. I remember it was over $700 per month for the two of us, and I was just being paid disability at the time.

Deb

In a message dated 11/2/2007 11:31:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kbtoniwindstream (DOT) net writes:

Dh said we could get COBRA through work but it would be about 350$ apiece a month and we were trying to get something cheaper...I guess we'll have to bite the bullet and pay an arm and a leg with COBRA...

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I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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Wow, that's not much. We do have nurses - she can give the prescription medications out to the kids. But no Tylenol or anything like that; not even cough drops.

Deb

In a message dated 11/3/2007 4:07:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lbohn@... writes:

Not all schools have doctors. In fact, some of them don't even have nurses! The town we used to live in in California had a "health aide." All she could do was take a child's temperature with a forehead strip or put ice on a bump, then call parents. Liz

On Nov 3, 2007, at 3:54 PM, debmetsfanaol wrote:

Thanks for the info! I didn't know that doctors were available at the school! But I do remember them coming in to give us checkups when we were kids. I just asked and she's never had that in school. I wonder why. Anyway...

is on NJ Family Care. That is low cost insurance through the state for people with low incomes. The mental health part is covered through Medicaid. It took a year for me to find that out! But now that I did, she's getting the help that she needs with therapy! The insurance that we have through NJ Family Care is Americhoice. It is an HMO. I pay $17.50 per month. My doctor copays are only $5. Prescriptions are just $1 each. We are in plan C. The higher your income goes up, the higher you get bumped up through the plans. Plan D does not provide any dental coverage but Plan C does. And the monthly payments are twice as much. I think the copays double, too. If I went to put on my insurance through work, it would cost me $400 per month. I don't like her pediatrician very much but it's only $5 to take her there. By the way, what age does a pediatrician go up to? Is it 18?

Deb

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In a message dated 11/3/2007 3:14:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, debmetsfan@... writes:

But no Tylenol or anything like that; not even cough drops.

That must be a NJ thing, I sent my NT DD to school with some Luden's cough drops the other day (non medicated, basically candy) for a tickle and got a very nasty call from the school nurse ;-(

"We learned more from a three minute record baby than we ever learned in school"

Bruce Springsteen, No Surrender

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Not all schools have doctors. In fact, some of them don't even have nurses! The town we used to live in in California had a "health aide." All she could do was take a child's temperature with a forehead strip or put ice on a bump, then call parents.LizOn Nov 3, 2007, at 3:54 PM, debmetsfan@... wrote:Thanks for the info!  I didn't know that doctors were available at the school!  But I do remember them coming in to give us checkups when we were kids.  I just asked and she's never had that in school.  I wonder why.  Anyway...  is on NJ Family Care.  That is low cost insurance through the state for people with low incomes.  The mental health part is covered through Medicaid.  It took a year for me to find that out!  But now that I did, she's getting the help that she needs with therapy!  The insurance that we have through NJ Family Care is Americhoice.  It is an HMO.  I pay $17.50 per month.  My doctor copays are only $5.  Prescriptions are just $1 each.  We are in plan C.  The higher your income goes up, the higher you get bumped up through the plans.  Plan D does not provide any dental coverage but Plan C does.  And the monthly payments are twice as much.  I think the copays double, too.  If I went to put on my insurance through work, it would cost me $400 per month.  I don't like her pediatrician very much but it's only $5 to take her there.  By the way, what age does a pediatrician go up to?  Is it 18?  Debs

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Liz that is so sad that all the schools don't have nurses or doctors, besides it being so convenient, its a necessity. For low income families, emergencies, parents that can't take off from work, etc... also, income doesn't matter.Liz Bohn <lbohn@...> wrote: Not all schools have doctors. In fact, some of them don't even have nurses! The town we used to live in in California had a "health aide." All she could do was take a child's temperature with a forehead strip or put ice on a bump, then call parents. Liz On Nov 3, 2007, at 3:54 PM, debmetsfanaol wrote: Thanks for the info! I

didn't know that doctors were available at the school! But I do remember them coming in to give us checkups when we were kids. I just asked and she's never had that in school. I wonder why. Anyway... is on NJ Family Care. That is low cost insurance through the state for people with low incomes. The mental health part is covered through Medicaid. It took a year for me to find that out! But now that I did, she's getting the help that she needs with therapy! The insurance that we have through NJ Family Care is Americhoice. It is an HMO. I pay $17.50 per month. My doctor copays are only $5. Prescriptions are just

$1 each. We are in plan C. The higher your income goes up, the higher you get bumped up through the plans. Plan D does not provide any dental coverage but Plan C does. And the monthly payments are twice as much. I think the copays double, too. If I went to put on my insurance through work, it would cost me $400 per month. I don't like her pediatrician very much but it's only $5 to take her there. By the way, what age does a pediatrician go up to? Is it 18? Deb s __________________________________________________

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Deb, glad to hear you got that ins. and plan C. WOW!!! I can't believe the difference between your jobs plan & NJ Family Care. Hugh difference. Don't know if it's different in each state. But If I remember right, my kids can be under my insurance till they are 18 or 21 if they stay in college. They can see the pediatrician till 18. they also have family doctors that see the whole family. I wonder how that is? debmetsfan@... wrote: Thanks for the info! I didn't know that doctors were available at the school! But I do remember them coming in to give us checkups when we were kids. I just asked and she's never had that in school. I wonder why. Anyway... is on NJ Family Care. That is low cost insurance through the state for people with low incomes. The mental health part is covered through Medicaid. It took a year for me to find that out! But now that I did, she's getting the help that she needs with therapy! The insurance that we have through NJ Family Care is Americhoice. It is an HMO. I pay $17.50 per month. My doctor copays are only $5. Prescriptions are just $1 each. We are in plan C. The higher your income goes up, the higher you get bumped up through the plans. Plan D does not provide any dental coverage but Plan C does. And the

monthly payments are twice as much. I think the copays double, too. If I went to put on my insurance through work, it would cost me $400 per month. I don't like her pediatrician very much but it's only $5 to take her there. By the way, what age does a pediatrician go up to? Is it 18? Deb In a message dated 11/3/2007 10:33:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002 writes: Deb, do you have health insurance for now? Because you can apply for HEALTH PLEX for . its for kids under 18. you can go to the hospitals or doctors office for the application to apply. Also, does your school have

Health Zone? - might be called something different at each school. but it's at no cost to you... and can see a doctor (different from school nurse) in the school if she's not feeling well. that school doctor can also call in prescriptions for you too. If this doesn't work for you in your state. Please post this asking about medical insurance for your child and others will respond with other choices for you to choose.debmetsfanaol wrote: COBRA is very expensive! We were on that for a while and I couldn't afford to keep us both on it. I had to stay on it because I was having surgery so I had to take off and pay full price for doctors and meds. It was very difficult; but cheaper than paying for surgery and physical therapy for

me. I remember it was over $700 per month for the two of us, and I was just being paid disability at the time. Deb In a message dated 11/2/2007 11:31:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kbtoniwindstream (DOT) net writes: Dh said we could get COBRA through work but it would be about 350$ apiece a month and we were trying to get something cheaper...I guess we'll have to bite the bullet and pay an arm and a leg with COBRA... [sPAM]Re: ( ) Re: teenage concerns I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement! 's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true. Deb In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes: Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberDNA ManagerEastern Regional DirectorVice Presidentwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberDNA ManagerEastern Regional DirectorVice Presidentwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberDNA ManagerEastern

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It would be nice to all go to the same doctor! I asked my doctor once how old should be before I start bringing her there, and I think she told me 16.

NJ Family Care is really great! I'm so glad she's on it. It's very affordable. Sometimes, there are problems with it. Her policy was up for renewal and they argued with me that she was still insured under my previous company, but I hadn't worked there since 2005, so I had to provide proof. And this was after she had been on this insurance a year already! But that seems to be fixed now. You don't have to be very low income to get it, either. I did apply when I was unemployed but even though I work full-time, we're still eligible!

Deb

In a message dated 11/3/2007 7:33:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002@... writes:

Deb, glad to hear you got that ins. and plan C. WOW!!! I can't believe the difference between your jobs plan & NJ Family Care. Hugh difference. Don't know if it's different in each state. But If I remember right, my kids can be under my insurance till they are 18 or 21 if they stay in college. They can see the pediatrician till 18. they also have family doctors that see the whole family. I wonder how that is? debmetsfanaol wrote:

Thanks for the info! I didn't know that doctors were available at the school! But I do remember them coming in to give us checkups when we were kids. I just asked and she's never had that in school. I wonder why. Anyway...

is on NJ Family Care. That is low cost insurance through the state for people with low incomes. The mental health part is covered through Medicaid. It took a year for me to find that out! But now that I did, she's getting the help that she needs with therapy! The insurance that we have through NJ Family Care is Americhoice. It is an HMO. I pay $17.50 per month. My doctor copays are only $5. Prescriptions are just $1 each. We are in plan C. The higher your income goes up, the higher you get bumped up through the plans. Plan D does not provide any dental coverage but Plan C does. And the monthly payments are twice as much. I think the copays double, too. If I went to put on my insurance through work, it would cost me $400 per month. I don't like her pediatrician very much but it's only $5 to take her there. By the way, what age does a pediatrician go up to? Is it 18?

Deb

In a message dated 11/3/2007 10:33:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002 writes:

Deb,

do you have health insurance for now? Because you can apply for HEALTH PLEX for . its for kids under 18. you can go to the hospitals or doctors office for the application to apply. Also, does your school have Health Zone? - might be called something different at each school. but it's at no cost to you... and can see a doctor (different from school nurse) in the school if she's not feeling well. that school doctor can also call in prescriptions for you too.

If this doesn't work for you in your state. Please post this asking about medical insurance for your child and others will respond with other choices for you to choose.debmetsfanaol wrote:

COBRA is very expensive! We were on that for a while and I couldn't afford to keep us both on it. I had to stay on it because I was having surgery so I had to take off and pay full price for doctors and meds. It was very difficult; but cheaper than paying for surgery and physical therapy for me. I remember it was over $700 per month for the two of us, and I was just being paid disability at the time.

Deb

In a message dated 11/2/2007 11:31:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kbtoniwindstream (DOT) net writes:

Dh said we could get COBRA through work but it would be about 350$ apiece a month and we were trying to get something cheaper...I guess we'll have to bite the bullet and pay an arm and a leg with COBRA...

[sPAM]Re: ( ) Re: teenage concerns

I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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I know , that's why we were trying to get BCBS....awful that insurance costs so much

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I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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Deb, I also experienced something like you. My primary ins. tried to cancel my son because they thought he had another insurance plan and I didn't notify them. long story short, in the summer, the billing dept. hires college students that stay local. And the college student made a mistake with the code and it looked like he had another ins. card. only took 5 months to figure that out.debmetsfan@... wrote: It would be nice to all go

to the same doctor! I asked my doctor once how old should be before I start bringing her there, and I think she told me 16. NJ Family Care is really great! I'm so glad she's on it. It's very affordable. Sometimes, there are problems with it. Her policy was up for renewal and they argued with me that she was still insured under my previous company, but I hadn't worked there since 2005, so I had to provide proof. And this was after she had been on this insurance a year already! But that seems to be fixed now. You don't have to be very low income to get it, either. I did apply when I was unemployed but even though I work full-time, we're still eligible! Deb In a message dated 11/3/2007 7:33:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002 writes: Deb, glad to hear you got that ins. and plan C. WOW!!! I can't believe the difference between your jobs plan & NJ Family Care. Hugh difference. Don't know if it's different in each state. But If I remember right, my kids can be under my insurance till they are 18 or 21 if they stay in college. They can see the pediatrician till 18. they also have family doctors that see the whole family. I wonder how that is? debmetsfanaol wrote: Thanks for the info! I didn't know that doctors were available at the school! But I do remember them coming in to give us checkups when we

were kids. I just asked and she's never had that in school. I wonder why. Anyway... is on NJ Family Care. That is low cost insurance through the state for people with low incomes. The mental health part is covered through Medicaid. It took a year for me to find that out! But now that I did, she's getting the help that she needs with therapy! The insurance that we have through NJ Family Care is Americhoice. It is an HMO. I pay $17.50 per month. My doctor copays are only $5. Prescriptions are just $1 each. We are in plan C. The higher your income goes up, the higher you get bumped up through the plans. Plan D does not provide any dental coverage but Plan C does. And the monthly payments are twice as much. I think the copays double, too. If I went to put on my insurance through work, it would cost me $400 per

month. I don't like her pediatrician very much but it's only $5 to take her there. By the way, what age does a pediatrician go up to? Is it 18? Deb In a message dated 11/3/2007 10:33:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002 writes: Deb, do you have health insurance for now? Because you can apply for HEALTH PLEX for . its for kids under 18. you can go to the hospitals or doctors office for the application to apply. Also, does your school have Health Zone? - might be called something different at each school. but it's at no cost to you... and can see a doctor (different from school

nurse) in the school if she's not feeling well. that school doctor can also call in prescriptions for you too. If this doesn't work for you in your state. Please post this asking about medical insurance for your child and others will respond with other choices for you to choose.debmetsfanaol wrote: COBRA is very expensive! We were on that for a while and I couldn't afford to keep us both on it. I had to stay on it because I was having surgery so I had to take off and pay full price for doctors and meds. It was very difficult; but cheaper than paying for surgery and physical therapy for me. I remember it was over $700 per month for the two of us, and I was just being paid disability at the time. Deb In a message dated 11/2/2007 11:31:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kbtoniwindstream (DOT) net writes: Dh said we could get COBRA through work but it would be about 350$ apiece a month and we were trying to get something cheaper...I guess we'll have to bite the bullet and pay an arm and a leg with COBRA... [sPAM]Re: ( ) Re: teenage concerns I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement! 's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true. Deb In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes: Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate Debbie

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I can't believe these differences in the types of insurance. This is so important and needs to be covered! But like others have said...how can you take on the insurance companies. It's best sometimes to just pay out-of-pocket.

Deb

In a message dated 11/5/2007 11:49:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, kbtoni@... writes:

We have BCBS through dh work and it's excellent and they covered them then... now that we were trying to get it ourselves they don't qualify..

[sPAM]Re: ( ) Re: teenage concerns

I love hearing the success stories! That gives us encouragement!

's special ed teacher last year said that would do well in college because all the kids will want to be there, not have to be there, and their attitudes will be different. I hope that is true.

Deb

In a message dated 10/27/2007 9:05:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net writes:

Deb, Rose, Heidi, Liz, , Toni, Jerry, My Iain was called wierdo for years and hated it so much! He never got thecliques either, but now he does OK.We had Pokemon, Yu-Gi-OH, Anime.. butthese were the moments when Iain gotr street cred. for being ahead of thegame! He also went through reluctance to shower for awhile, but now bathsEVERY day - sometimes twice! Homework was ghastly for ages too [he resentedusaing his time when school already used up too much of it] - now collegeare so pleased with him - he enjoys his 3 subjects [was sooo glad to dropall he's bad at!!] - he even does extra research!Kate

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ok here is my 2 cents on the insurance thing. first what state are you

in. the city doesnt really matter, but there are 11 states as of June

of this year that have Mandatory coverage of all ASDs as medical

issues. they cannot be denied as not covered (unless it is an

experimental treatment). ot, pt, st, and any md your child sees would

fall under this category. now group, play, and social skills therapy

fall in with regular psych therapy under the behavioral bit and also

cannot be denied. its based on the type of doctor now, not the dx of

the child. For example, seeing a ped for a routine well child visit 1

time per year, but the doc puts and asd dx on the claim form (doesnt

matter the position on the form). The claim would have been denied

because until very recently asd's were not covered but many insurances

at all.

If anyone on here would like explanations or needs help deciphering

insurance-ese (lol its a completely different language), please let me

know. you can email off list at asdmom1@...

I spent the last 5 years trying to do anything I could to find the loop

holes (and yes they are there, the insurance companies just dont want

you to know they are there) and paying medical claims. I was the

resident expert on asds and how to get them paid (i worked in the

correspondence department and handled written requests by members and

providers for claims payment). That said, I no longer work for them as

I was entirely disgusted by they way they word policies to make sure

that individuals with disabilities have to pay out of pocket for almost

everything.

debmetsfan@... wrote:

>

> I can't believe these differences in the types of insurance. This is

> so important and needs to be covered! But like others have said...how

> can you take on the insurance companies. It's best sometimes to just

> pay out-of-pocket.

>

> Deb

>

>

> In a message dated 11/5/2007 11:49:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> kbtoni@... writes:

>

> We have BCBS through dh work and it's excellent and they covered

> them then... now that we were trying to get it ourselves they

> don't qualify..

>

> *

>

[sPAM]Re:

>

( )

> Re:

>

teenage

>

concerns

>

> I

> love

>

hearing

> the

>

success

>

stories!

> That

> gives

> us

>

encouragement!

>

>

's

>

special

> ed

>

teacher

> last

> year

> said

> that

>

> would

> do

> well

> in

>

college

>

because

> all

> the

> kids

> will

> want

> to

> be

> there,

> not

> have

> to

> be

> there,

> and

> their

>

attitudes

> will

> be

>

different.

> I

> hope

> that

> is

> true.

>

> Deb

>

> In

> a

>

message

> dated

>

10/27/2007

>

9:05:57

> P.M.

>

Eastern

>

Daylight

> Time,

>

kate.hughes@...

>

writes:

>

>

>

>

Deb,

>

Rose,

>

Heidi,

>

Liz,

>

,

>

Toni,

>

Jerry,

>

> My

>

Iain

>

was

>

called

>

wierdo

>

for

>

years

>

and

>

hated

> it

> so

>

much!

> He

>

never

>

got

>

the

>

cliques

>

either,

>

but

>

now

> he

>

does

>

OK.We

>

had

>

Pokemon,

>

Yu-Gi-OH,

>

Anime..

>

but

>

these

>

were

>

the

>

moments

>

when

>

Iain

>

gotr

>

street

>

cred.

>

for

>

being

>

ahead

> of

>

the

>

game!

> He

>

also

>

went

>

through

>

reluctance

> to

>

shower

>

for

>

awhile,

>

but

>

now

>

baths

>

EVERY

>

day

> -

>

sometimes

>

twice!

>

Homework

>

was

>

ghastly

>

for

>

ages

>

too

>

[he

>

resented

>

usaing

>

his

>

time

>

when

>

school

>

already

>

used

> up

>

too

>

much

> of

>

it]

> -

>

now

>

college

>

are

> so

>

pleased

>

with

>

him

> -

> he

>

enjoys

>

his

> 3

>

subjects

>

[was

>

sooo

>

glad

> to

>

drop

>

all

>

he's

>

bad

>

at!!]

> -

> he

>

even

>

does

>

extra

>

research!

>

>

Kate

>

>

> Debbie

>

Salerno

> Maine

> Coon

> Rescue

> Board

> Member

> DNA

>

Manager

>

Eastern

>

Regional

>

Director

> Vice

>

President

>

www.mainecoonrescue.net

>

>

>

>

------------------------------------------------------------------------

> See

> what's

> new

> at

>

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>

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> and

> Make

> AOL

> Your

>

Homepage

>

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>

>

> Debbie Salerno

> Maine Coon Rescue

> Board Member

> DNA Manager

> Eastern

> Regional Director

> Vice President

>

www.mainecoonrescue.net

>

>

>

>

------------------------------------------------------------------------

> See what's new

> at AOL.com

>

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> and Make AOL

> Your Homepage

>

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>

>

> Debbie Salerno

> Maine Coon Rescue

> Board Member

> DNA Manager

> Eastern Regional Director

> Vice President

> www.mainecoonrescue.net

>

>

>

>

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>

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>

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>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

I'm in NJ but I have never had any problems with the claims being processed.

Deb

In a message dated 11/6/2007 12:43:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, aschristensen@... writes:

ok here is my 2 cents on the insurance thing. first what state are you in. the city doesnt really matter, but there are 11 states as of June of this year that have Mandatory coverage of all ASDs as medical issues. they cannot be denied as not covered (unless it is an experimental treatment). ot, pt, st, and any md your child sees would fall under this category. now group, play, and social skills therapy fall in with regular psych therapy under the behavioral bit and also cannot be denied. its based on the type of doctor now, not the dx of the child. For example, seeing a ped for a routine well child visit 1 time per year, but the doc puts and asd dx on the claim form (doesnt matter the position on the form). The claim would have been denied because until very recently asd's were not covered but many insurances at all. If anyone on here would like explanations or needs help deciphering insurance-ese (lol its a completely different language), please let me know. you can email off list at asdmom1gmailI spent the last 5 years trying to do anything I could to find the loop holes (and yes they are there, the insurance companies just dont want you to know they are there) and paying medical claims. I was the resident expert on asds and how to get them paid (i worked in the correspondence department and handled written requests by members and providers for claims payment). That said, I no longer work for them as I was entirely disgusted by they way they word policies to make sure that individuals with disabilities have to pay out of pocket for almost everything. debmetsfanaol wrote:>> I can't believe these differences in the types of insurance. This is > so important and needs to be covered! But like others have said...how > can you take on the insurance companies. It's best sometimes to just > pay out-of-pocket.> > Deb> > > In a message dated 11/5/2007 11:49:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > kbtoniwindstream (DOT) net writes:>> We have BCBS through dh work and it's excellent and they covered> them then... now that we were trying to get it ourselves they> don't qualify..>> *> [sPAM]Re:> ( )> Re:> teenage> concerns>> I> love> hearing> the> success> stories! > That> gives> us> encouragement!> > 's> special> ed> teacher> last> year> said> that> > would> do> well> in> college> because> all> the> kids> will> want> to> be> there,> not> have> to> be> there,> and> their> attitudes> will> be> different. > I> hope> that> is> true.> > Deb> > In> a> message> dated> 10/27/2007> 9:05:57> P.M.> Eastern> Daylight> Time,> kate.hughesfirenet (DOT) uk.net> writes:>>>> Deb,> Rose,> Heidi,> Liz,> ,> Toni,> Jerry,> > My> Iain> was> called> wierdo> for> years> and> hated> it> so> much!> He> never> got> the> cliques> either,> but> now> he> does> OK.We> had> Pokemon,> Yu-Gi-OH,> Anime..> but> these> were> the> moments> when> Iain> gotr> street> cred.> for> being> ahead> of> the> game!> He> also> went> through> reluctance> to> shower> for> awhile,> but> now> baths> EVERY> day> -> sometimes> twice!> Homework> was> ghastly> for> ages> too> [he> resented> usaing> his> time> when> school> already> used> up> too> much> of> it]> -> now> college> are> so> pleased> with> him> -> he> enjoys> his> 3> subjects> [was> sooo> glad> to> drop> all> he's> bad> at!!]> -> he> even> does> extra> research!>> Kate>> > Debbie> Salerno> Maine> Coon> Rescue> Board> Member> DNA> Manager> Eastern> Regional> Director> Vice> President> www.mainecoonrescue.net>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------> See> what's> new> at> AOL.com> <http://www.aol.com/?NCID=AOLCMP00300000001170>> and> Make> AOL> Your> Homepage> <http://www.aol.com/mksplash.adp?NCID=AOLCMP00300000001169>.>> > Debbie Salerno> Maine Coon Rescue> Board Member> DNA Manager> Eastern> Regional Director> Vice President> www.mainecoonrescue.net>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------> See what's new> at AOL.com> <http://www.aol.com/?NCID=AOLCMP00300000001170>> and Make AOL> Your Homepage> <http://www.aol.com/mksplash.adp?NCID=AOLCMP00300000001169>.>> > Debbie Salerno> Maine Coon Rescue> Board Member> DNA Manager> Eastern Regional Director> Vice President> www.mainecoonrescue.net>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------> See what's new at> AOL.com> <http://www.aol.com/?NCID=AOLCMP00300000001170>> and Make AOL Your> Homepage> <http://www.aol.com/mksplash.adp?NCID=AOLCMP00300000001169>.>> __________________________________________________>

[Guest guest]

new jersey is one of the states that requires coverage. Here is a link

with a map of which states (i know its marked by capital, its the best

map i could find)

http://autismbulletin.blogspot.com/2007/06/texas-governor-signs-autism-insurance\

..html

debmetsfan@... wrote:

>

> I'm in NJ but I have never had any problems with the claims being

> processed.

>

> Deb

>

>

> In a message dated 11/6/2007 12:43:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> aschristensen@... writes:

>

> Debbie Salerno

> Maine Coon Rescue

> Board Member

> DNA Manager

> Eastern Regional Director

> Vice President

> www.mainecoonrescue.net

>

>

>

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