On Tuesday, we have our first meeting with a doctor who is going to do an autism evaluation for the J-man. I’m of 2 minds about this: I’m afraid to go forward, because I worry that he will come back with a diagnosis of autism… but I’m also looking forward to it, because one way or another, we will know something at the end. The first meeting is actually just for the parents – it’s not until March that J-man will actually meet up with the doctor for a two-hour evaluation. We haven’t had the best luck with the county evaluators at this point – one that occurred in our home had the doctor actually yelling at my son. That’s part of the reason we’re going with a private practice this time, even though that means we have to pay $1400 out-of-pocket.
I’m afraid, and I’m excited. Reminds me of worrying about labor…
Posts that hopefully are similar:
- A-Day
- Wish us luck
- Three letters that change your life
- Mama Guilt from Listening to “Experts”
- Autism Evaluation -Round One
- Five Things You Can Do If You Think Your Child Has Autism
- ASD – Diagnosis Now Official
