Brain Freeze.. Today was Noah's first day of roller skating. He did really well.
Shawn and I went to the University of Iowa February 6th with Noah. Noah was referred to U of I because we have had a really hard time finding a pediatrician that would be his primary doctor.
Shawn and I were in high hopes of this appointment to be in our favor. Another reason that we were going to the U of I was to apply for the extra help that is offered by Iowa for special needs children. Let me back up a bit. We really had a hard time finding insurance for Noah when Shawn got out of the military last March. Noah is considered "a pre-existing condition" by insurance companies. I applied to at least 4 insurance companies before I started understanding what was happening. I found an insurance company that Noah was eligible for. In order to be covered by HIP IOWA (Noah's Insurance), along with an application you also have to provide a letter of Noah getting declined for insurance. What do you think that does to the cost of the insurance. Sky High!!
By going to the U of I we were hoping to get Noah on a MR or Ill and Handicap waiver which would make him eligible for medical through the state of Iowa. Not only would he then qualify for insurance. Noah would also qualify for respite care. Respite care is for the parents caring for the special needs child. A caregiver of you choice or one appointed by the state would come into your home and help with your child. Or Shawn and I would be able to get away for the evening and just have some quite time.
I decided that before we went to the appointment I was not going to give Noah any meds. I am not able to describe Noah's activity level or actions not on meds. Noah not on meds is something that you have to experience for yourself to truly understand. After the first appointment, Noah had been everywhere in the office except the ceiling. The doctor asked us if we minded if the gave him his meds after lunch so the rest of the doctors could see him on a different level.
After a long 9 hour day at the U of I Shawn, Noah and I left exhausted. Noah saw a dentist for the first time. Noah saw a occupational therapist, physical therapist, sociologist, phycologist, and social worker, he had his eyes checked, and his ears checked...am I missing any one?
At the end of 9 long hours, we sat down and were told that they really didn't think Noah was autistic. The doctor told us that we would receive their reports through the mail in a few weeks.
What shocking news!! Not surprised!! On one hand it has taken Shawn and I to warm up to the idea of Noah having a diagnosis such as autism. On the other hand, as I have been doing my own research, there were so many things that did not "fit" Noah.
Noah's diagnosis now is aproxia (speech delayed) and ADHD.
Shawn and I were in high hopes of this appointment to be in our favor. Another reason that we were going to the U of I was to apply for the extra help that is offered by Iowa for special needs children. Let me back up a bit. We really had a hard time finding insurance for Noah when Shawn got out of the military last March. Noah is considered "a pre-existing condition" by insurance companies. I applied to at least 4 insurance companies before I started understanding what was happening. I found an insurance company that Noah was eligible for. In order to be covered by HIP IOWA (Noah's Insurance), along with an application you also have to provide a letter of Noah getting declined for insurance. What do you think that does to the cost of the insurance. Sky High!!
By going to the U of I we were hoping to get Noah on a MR or Ill and Handicap waiver which would make him eligible for medical through the state of Iowa. Not only would he then qualify for insurance. Noah would also qualify for respite care. Respite care is for the parents caring for the special needs child. A caregiver of you choice or one appointed by the state would come into your home and help with your child. Or Shawn and I would be able to get away for the evening and just have some quite time.
I decided that before we went to the appointment I was not going to give Noah any meds. I am not able to describe Noah's activity level or actions not on meds. Noah not on meds is something that you have to experience for yourself to truly understand. After the first appointment, Noah had been everywhere in the office except the ceiling. The doctor asked us if we minded if the gave him his meds after lunch so the rest of the doctors could see him on a different level.
After a long 9 hour day at the U of I Shawn, Noah and I left exhausted. Noah saw a dentist for the first time. Noah saw a occupational therapist, physical therapist, sociologist, phycologist, and social worker, he had his eyes checked, and his ears checked...am I missing any one?
At the end of 9 long hours, we sat down and were told that they really didn't think Noah was autistic. The doctor told us that we would receive their reports through the mail in a few weeks.
What shocking news!! Not surprised!! On one hand it has taken Shawn and I to warm up to the idea of Noah having a diagnosis such as autism. On the other hand, as I have been doing my own research, there were so many things that did not "fit" Noah.
Noah's diagnosis now is aproxia (speech delayed) and ADHD.
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Katie, I'm so happy for you guys that you finally got in to see some specialists for Noah. And what great news that he is likely not autistic! While it is absoultely fantastic, I hope they can come up with a care plan that will make all of your lives more liveable! Keep updating on what the doctors say. You are an amazing mom... keep your head up and hang in there! You guys are always in my prayers.
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