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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

My Answer: Is the Sky Blue?

This morning my six year old son had an appointment with a psychologist. He was evaluated because we are searching for a diagnosis in order for him to continue receiving an hour of one-on-one speech therapy each week. Therapy which is completely paid for by our county.

Because his report card is perfect and because extensive genetic testing didn't turn up a particular disorder, this is our last resort. Not that I want my son to be labeled, but those therapy sessions cost $250.00 a week and are extremely beneficial. I would hate to kiss them goodbye.

We certainly can't swing an extra bill for $1000.00 a month. Not unless we want to give up something like oh, say...food. Without a diagnosis of some sort, speech therapy will be no more.

So I was pretty thrilled when I was filling out forms for the psychologist and read the question - Does your child ever make inappropriate comments to people such as, "Your sweater is ugly" or "You're fat"?

Because if they're judging him based on that? I don't have a thing to worry about.

Labels: Kids, Prematurity, Shameless Statements

# posted by Momo Fali : 11:20 AM

Comments:

Would my kids calling me a dork qualify them? Sure, it's true, but it's just not right.

# posted by

Kevin McKeever : March 18, 2009 at 12:31 PM

Hell, I think I'd like judging on that basis.

# posted by

Ian Newbold : March 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM

Is the Pope Catholic?

I laughed out loud -- just from reading your posts I know you're in like Flynn!

# posted by

And I'll Raise You 5 : March 18, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Just tell him to do his best, er... worst... good luck!

# posted by

Captain Dumbass : March 18, 2009 at 1:06 PM

You definitely are a lock for a diagnosis if they want to base it on that!

# posted by

Kat : March 18, 2009 at 1:07 PM

I'm sure the Doc has plenty of angles to work here. hehehehe

# posted by

WeaselMomma : March 18, 2009 at 1:34 PM

Funny how what would be a negative can be a positive. Very good!

# posted by

Mark : March 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Lol. I REALLY hope that you get the diagnosis you need to get him continued therapy that is helping him so much.

# posted by

Jaina : March 18, 2009 at 2:24 PM

Seriously?? Wow! Funny how things one would not typically think to be a symptom of something - IS! I think that's fascinating. Just like some people with ADD tend to leave drawers open, or not walk in a straight fashion ... inadvertently running a mate into a light post, for example.

You should be golden in your case!

# posted by

Bean : March 18, 2009 at 2:28 PM

Give them your URL. That should satisfy their requirements. =)

# posted by

Heather : March 18, 2009 at 2:39 PM

Wow, if that's a qualification then I think have of my daughter's 1st grade class qualifies.

Good luck! As the mom of an undiagnosed little one I know how difficult this process is.

# posted by

AutoSysGene : March 18, 2009 at 3:31 PM

so his diagnosis will be that your son is a kid, eh? Interesting...

Seriously- isn't it amazing what we could afford if food wasn't a necessity.

# posted by

Misty : March 18, 2009 at 3:35 PM

*snort* can you submit blog posts with your application?

# posted by

Miss : March 18, 2009 at 5:27 PM

We used our last PT appointment (until July) today, so now we have to petition the insurance company and the hospital social worker etc...
Bleh

# posted by

Just Vegas : March 18, 2009 at 6:29 PM

And what kid doesn't make those sorts of comments? Hopefully for you that is one in your favor. No food really would suck.

# posted by

James (SeattleDad) : March 18, 2009 at 6:47 PM

Based on that my entire family could get free sessions.
I hope they come thru for you.
~Mary

# posted by

Anonymous : March 18, 2009 at 7:07 PM

my shrinks have always found something to diagnose me under that satisfied my insurance. i'm sure yours can too if he really tries!

# posted by

OlderMusicGeek : March 18, 2009 at 7:19 PM

The last sentence must have been a link hell, 'cuz, damn, that little boy of yours knows how to make the most appropriate comments ever. (and I do mean appropriate) Love him!

# posted by

kaila : March 18, 2009 at 8:19 PM

Well, good luck, but heck, if that's the criteria they're looking for, heck, everyone would be eligible! Sorry for laughing at that last line!

# posted by

Maureen : March 18, 2009 at 10:57 PM

Fingers crossed for both of you. I know what it's like waiting, but still hoping not so much, for a specific diagnosis.

# posted by

Tara R. : March 18, 2009 at 10:57 PM

So that was my really good laugh that I needed today! Jared was right that I would find it here!!! I thought all kids said things like that as soon as they learned to form sentences? If that's all it takes, then I know quite a few in our neighborhood who need to be in speach therapy! Here's hoping the county continues to pay for it!

# posted by

Anonymous : March 19, 2009 at 1:32 AM

Oh, you are SO in there!!

# posted by

Putting the FUN in DysFUNctional : March 19, 2009 at 2:34 AM

I love how you could cram so many linked examples in that last sentence. And I'm pretty sure you could have written a whole paragraph that way. I love your kid!

Crosses fingers that he can keep his speech therapy.

# posted by

Anonymous : March 19, 2009 at 8:45 AM

heh. Good luck!

And food? Who needs food?

# posted by

Anonymous : March 19, 2009 at 9:02 AM

Sweet! Then I'm signing my 4 year old for therapy DAILY for the time I asked him "Who is the *best* mommy EVER?" to which he replied, "Well, you're the best *motherfucker* ever..."

Huh. Bastard. At least the kid's not a liar, right?

# posted by

Anonymous : March 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM

See, you knew he was saying those things for a reason! ;)

# posted by

Mama Dawg : March 19, 2009 at 4:56 PM

How about... "you're not old exactly, daddy - just well, elderly..." Thanks, Sally!

# posted by

Tim Atkinson : March 19, 2009 at 5:15 PM

It's like they were following him around with a microphone. Or have been following your blog.

# posted by

Tom : March 19, 2009 at 6:05 PM

i'm working on getting my daughter a diagnosis to get free in school learning help...
tomorrow we go to the neurologist.
because, like you, i can't afford the hundreds of dollars/mo extra for tutoring without giving up things like electricity, running water and food.
good luck hon!!

# posted by

Anonymous : March 19, 2009 at 9:23 PM

and seriously...
comments like that...
my kids would all be riding the short bus if that was what qualified them.
yeesh

# posted by

Anonymous : March 19, 2009 at 9:24 PM

Can I just tell you that if I ever had the opportunity to meet your son, I would be a nervous wreck. Seriously!
thanks for your comment on the cloth diapers, but it has nothing to do with saving the environment---it's saving $$ :)

# posted by

Millicent : March 19, 2009 at 10:54 PM

HA HA HA HA HA.

i hope it went well, i'm crossing my fingers!

:]

# posted by

Anonymous : March 19, 2009 at 11:46 PM

well, you've got THAT one locked in!

# posted by

the planet of janet : March 20, 2009 at 1:11 AM

YES! I'm so glad your brilliant boy asks those questions. I hope you get to keep his speech therapy.

# posted by

Angie : March 20, 2009 at 8:53 AM

Yeah, I know, we have those weird questions on a bunch of forms. Goofy shrinks!

Won't the county continue to pay simply on the basis of his need for the speech therapy? I bet his speech pathologist can demonstrate his need for it. Or, what about his school district? Can't they pay? His PUBLIC school district is legally obligated to provide him with the services he needs, even if he attends private school. (Although most schools will deny they have this
responsibility)... but it's the "squeaky wheel", right?

Good luck!!!

# posted by

BabyShrink : March 20, 2009 at 4:22 PM

My son had speech therapy for awhile, so I know how huge a help it can be.

That question bodes extremely well for you, but in case they don't say it's enough to warrant continuing services, I recommend you gather any materials the therapist can offer you, and prepare to walk him through all the exercises you can remember.

Good luck!

# posted by

LiteralDan : March 20, 2009 at 4:50 PM

That is really strange; that you would need some other diagnosis to get speech therapy. In my district, all you would need is a speech problem that interferes with communication/social interaction. I don't understand why that need couldn't stand alone. Sheesh!

# posted by

Mrs4444 : March 21, 2009 at 2:35 PM

ha ha ha ha...Yeah, I think your son has 'inappropriate comments' covered. And, he is sooo darn cute!

# posted by

Anonymous : March 22, 2009 at 5:55 PM

LOL...my son is autistic and he just says what he sees...not good at all!

# posted by

kristi : April 3, 2009 at 4:02 PM

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