Monday, March 2, 2009

Neuro-Psych Evaluation

To bring everybody up-to-date:
John was diagnosed as "at risk" for autism at 30 months old by Regional Center
When he turned 3, he was evaluated by the school district, who said they do not see a developmental delay or signs of autism that impact education and denied any special educational services.
Regional Center then told us that since he had "provisional" or "at risk" autism to begin with, there never was a diagnosis in the first place.

SO --- we are going through a medical doctor, a neuro-psych to find out if John needs a diagnosis or not. Both Regional Center and the school district determine funding, so we thought we needed another opinion by someone who had nothing to do with funding.

The assessment will consist of parent and teacher questionnaires and interviews, as well as a few days of evaluation of John in different settings and at school, with other kids. We've had 2 sessions already and am looking forward to her assessment.

1 comment:

Heather said...

Jen, I am so empowered by your blog. You are so strong! I can see that the Lord has done amazing things in your life. I really don't know if I would have the strength to go through what you are right now. Thank you for the heartfelt comments you have been giving me as well. I appreciate them!

I miss you! Seems like its been AGES since we last saw each other.