7/17/11

Wow, I have not posted in 6 1/2 months. That's crazy! Things are very interesting around here.

I have taken Mateo for a neurological exam and he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Then I took him for another IRC eval that he was turned down for because they (who are not doctors) say there is nothing wrong with him other than sensory problems. Then I took him to an Occupational Therapist and they feel he needs therapy. They diagnosed him with Neurologic Neglect Syndrome and poor muscle tone. We requested OT through the insurance and they denied him because it is not "medically needed." The insurance is telling me I need to go through IRC. UGH!!!!!!

I took Mateo back to his Dr. for another reason but she feels he needs therapy now and doesn't want to wait till he is 3 for the school district. She sent a letter to IRC and they actually called me that same afternoon. If I would have called myself, it would have taken at least a month for them to call me back. Now, I have to wait another week or so for them to call me back to make an actual appointment. If we get turned down again, I am going to appeal the decision. This is getting very frustrating.

I don't know if Mateo has "Autism" but he has been diagnosed as being on the spectrum and I have been told by 3 medical professionals that he has delays and needs therapies now. I'm so sick of getting the run around. I love my little boy and I just want to see him improve.

As for Khi, I have to take him to a geneticist because he has a small head, crooked pinkies, delayed tooth eruption, and delayed bone growth. I don't know yet when that appointment will take place.

As for me, I have had a lot of health problems with my stomach pain and back pain and joint pain and...yeah the list goes on. We are getting insurance for me hopefully. I'm hoping we will find this out soon. Then I can go to the dr. and find out what is going on.

So anyway, there is an update. A lot has been going on but God is still on the Throne and I just need to trust in him.