Early Intervention . . .Here we come

I spent yesterday morning with a shy crabby kid and three therapists in my living room. It was a tad nerve wracking on my part, since at first, all Will would do was throw their toys back at them. It took about twenty minutes and at least he started to do what they wanted. We got good and bad news.

Now, to qualify for Early Intervention, Will had to be 30% behind. On both occupational and development skills I think he scored out at 21 months (he's 25 months). That isn't enough to qualify for services. However, like we all thought, he scored at 17 months for his speech which means he's 32% behind. He qualified!

Now, we have the fun part. Since early intervention is a state funded service, I had to literally sign my life away. Okay, maybe not my whole life but damn it was a lot of papers. First, they have to send something to my health insurance which they will most likely deny. This will take 2 weeks. Then they have to verify Bill's income to come up with what we will owe monthly (yeah, I wish it was free but it's not). Then they can finally set up a therapist. I am thinking Madison might be in school before this all gets set up. We'll have to see.

Needless to say, I am happy. I am hoping this will help him talk better and more and end a lot of the frustration in our house.

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Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls July 31, 2009Reply

    I'm so glad that he qualified for services and I hope that they can find some answers for you and help him with his speech.

  2. Holly August 4, 2009Reply

    It's a very difficult process to go though, my mom is a head start teacher and she has a few families that have gone though a similar program.

    As long as it helps its worth the cost right. 😀

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