Tanya Said:

Is This Cause For Concern???

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I would question her knowledge. I don't think she knows very much about child development. I would call and ask for a new therapist. I wouldn't be rude or mean, but I'd explain that you don't have a good deal or confidence in her education concerning the development and habits of preschoolers.
I'll bet she isn't even a mother. Plenty of kids, and even some adults I know take off their clothes to go to the bathroom. It isn't that uncommon. I could understand if you let him poop in the floor and you didn't pick it up, but that was just ridiculous. Try not to let it jade you toward other therapists.
Good luck and best wishes.

Anna Said:

could this be the reason my 2.11 month old could be getting bad tempered?

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if you feel this is purely caused by frustration due to poor speech then give him additional ways to Communicate,,, take photos of his most asked for things, laminate them and when he needs to he can point to what he wants, at the same time say the word to him and if possible get him to join in with the word. this may cut down the frustration levels which in turn will help his motivation to learn. no one learns well when cross and frustrated. learn a few basic makaton signs also remembering to say the word as well as doing the sign.
you must insist on a Speech therapy assessment and possibly an assessment with a paediatrician?
there is one very important thing you must do, get his hearing checked and also check for glue ear.
good luck, don't let anyone fob you off, this is not your fault! you are not a bad parent, you child needs help, that's all, and when you get the right kind of help things will start to get better x

Diana Said:

Refusal of vaccines for religios reasons?

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I would threaten to get a lawyer, because you have rights here. And I would get a lawyer if they continue to bully you. You can change religions. I would keep on them and get all that your tax dollars pay for. It is wrong that they are bullying you. You could also contact the autism society (even though he is not autistic) and see if they know someone that would be a good lawyer for this. They have to advocate for so many things, that I bet they have some good resources. Good luck.
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Vera Said:

Would you find this odd?

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Well, I definitely wouldn't send any of the info back...the school doesn't need to be giving out your personal health or insurance info to a doctor that you didn't choose. Your child's pediatrician already has that info, has already done the testing, and though her school can offer the tests and therapy, they can't require it.

This info is protected by law (HIPAA Act) and nobody except the professionals you choose (and your personal insurance company) has any right to it.

I would say to send the info to your daughter's pediatrician. S/he can tell you if this is legitimate or somebody trying to milk your insurance for unnecessary or un-asked for treatment.

Daisy Said:

Special Education pre-K and vaccines?

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Children under age three can have services provided in the home, but after age three services are provided in the educational setting.
Are you no longer interested in vaccinations due to his spectrum-like behaviors? As a special ed Pre K teacher, I have seen children progress by leaps & bounds when participating in a school based classroom/program. The years from age 3 - 5 are critical for bridging the gap between special education and general ed Kindergarten classes, so I understand your desire to get him in school ASAP.
If you do not want him immunized, have you considered itinerant services? You can bring your child to school for his speech therapy and they can give him matching minutes for social interaction to address his delay in the area of social skills/ social behaviors. This is better than nothing, however if at all possible, I would try to get him in the full time school based program. It's hard to improve social interactions in a home-schooled environment (for children with delays in social skills). Best wishes; hope it works out for you.