So we went to our free consultation at the autism clinic I mentioned earlier. They start the whole process by telling you how great they are and how much your child needs them. Both statements are very true. The clinic was amazing in what they offered and, yes, your autistic child does need the therapy and training they provide. But then they tell you you need to sell the farm in order to help your child. How much is your child worth to you? Yes my son is worth the farm but I can't sacrifice my child's well being for therapy.
They offered three packages: A package with 2 hours of therapy a week with other services, a package with 4 hours of therapy a week with the same services, and a package with 6 hours.
They recommended the 4 hour package for Jaden. But that package costs $24,000. Where was I suppose to get money like that being middle class. They also suggested seeing their speech pathologist which costs $150/hour once a week.
The other services were nice perks for the rich who could afford it but I just wanted the thereapy not the two monthly meetings with all the staff, the 24 hour thereapy calling service, and video review. They were nice services but I didn't want to pay $24,000 for only 4 hours of therapy a week.
We'll have to get creative in finding the help we need.
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Hello, my husband and I moved into the Astoria ward about the time you had your second baby and then moved, as a result we didn't get to know you very well, but I was in nursery for a month or two with Jaden before you guys moved. Anyways, I've read your blog a little bit and have read http://seasoncotterell.blogspot.com/ this blog also. This girl's little sister and I were friends in High School and her son also has autism, I just thought it might be helpful to find/talk to someone who may be going through similar trials.
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