Anyone have any luck getting insurance to cover purchase of a weighted blanket? We have Kaiser and I keep getting tossed around by Dr's who tell me to ask someone else for the prescription. I finally got the pediatrician to send a request but she said it will most likely be denied.

I'm needing help to meet my sons need and right now I don't have a lot of financial means to do it. I just want my son to be to get what he needs without a struggle.. any suggestions

Hi I wonder if there is way to get the insurance to pay for vitamins, probiotics and omega that are recommended by our doctor.

Any advise is appreciated
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I knkw recieved 60 HRS respite and child care reimbursement and I just applied for IHSS so I'm not sure if they have anything like that and schools because he goes to a great one here.

I have a very newly diagnosed toddler and am looking for advice on the tried and tested ways others have used to stay on top of which specialist requires what follow up, schedule of therapies, tracking milestones/goals, and keeping up with insurance reimbursements etc… It’s kinda mind boggling right now and I’d love advice from others on what worked or didnt for them.

My son was receiving speech, Ot ,behavior therapy and horse therapy . When we were living in Az . We decided to move to Colorado because there is better school system, and figured its a bigger city there will be better services . Once in Colorado we come to find out that my son does qualify for Long Term care however there is a 1-3 year waiting list . So currently he is not receiving any services for the past 5 months .. Which is killing me !! My husband has a great job but we can not afford to… read more

How many of you parents have actually created an ABLE account for their children and while saving using the Able account, invested some of the money over a period of time?

Hi,
I live in NJ.I have 4 years autistic son.I want to visit Dan DR.I called a few. They are asking at least $500 for a first visit.And Dont accept insurance. My budget is not good now.But I want to visit.Does anyone has experience with a Dan dr from NJ,NY area? I really need recomendation.Which one is the best? I want to do something.I already search and started some supplement by myselves(Fish oil,multi vitamin,b12..)I want to something with dr and lab works.. Thanks..

I am frustrated with the waiting list for speech therapy at every available service provider. I did find something called speechbuddiesconnect.com through which you can find private speech therapists in your area. Of course, it would be an out of pocket expense that I could possibly submit back to the insurance company for reimbursement. I just wondered if anyone has had any experience with that site.

So, my son is 3 and his neurologist suggest ABA therapy. Its expensive. My insurance won't pay for it and the state says I get paid too much for state assistance. Really, I get $14/hr. Is ABA neccessary if so, any way that I can get help.