Our insurance doesn’t provide an extension authorization for ABA services without an updated assessment for ASD.

Applied for disability services in Horry county south Carolina. My son is 18. Diagnosed at 2 yrs old with developmental delay, 12 yrs old with Aspergers. Both diagnosis done at a children's hospital by physicians and psychiatrists. Disability department did there own testing. They say my son isn't on the spectrum, doesn't have any delays or intellectual disability.

I tried to talk to them they will not explain. I don't understand. I was wanting him to get help for job skills. He is in 11 the… read more

1) Are there any career assessment tests that are effective for ASD folks? My son AJ is 19 and has moderate autism but doesn't know what he wants to do w/ his life.
2) since my son AJ has a diploma I'm told that the school district cannot provide any further services. If such a test exists, where can it be taken?
3) how would it be paid for?

Thx alot
Curtis

My 3.5 YO son is nearing the end of the autism assessment, which has been going on for about 6 weeks. He's been diagnosed with autism, but we still have a final appointment with the psychologist to go over therapies, etc
As a result, we've been going through the PT/OT assessments, lab work, hearing tests - on top of his Mon-Thurs half-day pre-school (IEP -receives OT/PT/speech) and private speech therapy on Fridays. He's missed a couple days of school for his various appointments, but I try… read more

My 3 yr old just concluded three assessments with the psychologist through our local school district. We will be meeting next month to go over his preliminary IEP. In addition, he will be assessed by the psychologist through our regional center to confirm a diagnosis. For anyone who has completed these same assessments for their child of similar age, how will they (IEP recommendations and regional center evaluation) overlap and how will they differ? For example, in regards to recommended… read more

His school provides bare minimum with therapy. Our kids (only) were once on Medicaid and it seemed to provide pretty decent therapy throughout the week, however, with a pay bump at my job, and my wife now going back to work, we are just over the threshold for Medicaid. Private therapy is something that I know is worth it but again cannot simply afford it. Meanwhile our son has gone on 25min tangents in his classroom to the point where the teachers are growing intolerant. What are options for us… read more

I'm am looking to relocate to the Nashville "area." I'm probably going to end up in Dickson Co, but don't mind to drive into Nashville or Franklin for services. I'm looking for suggestions for medical care across the board. I'll need to set my son up with a new pediatrician, OT, SLP, and hopefully ABA. Any suggestions on where to get these services would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

My son has a daughter who we believe is on the spectrum. However, his ex wife who is very alternative refuses to consent to an assessment, even privately. She is now seven years old. Does anyone know of any solutions when one partner refuses to go this route? She educates privately with very odd tutors etc and we are concerned about her progress in every way.

My son is 4 and he has moderate-severe autism. There are ABA agents that do discreet trial teaching and others that do PRT or other forms of play based ABA. Every company wants to do thorough assessment, write up a report and get insurance approval before starting services so I can't just try out both and see what works the best for my son. Any suggestions deciding on which ABA agent to choose? Thank you very much!