Goodness... maybe help at last? | Autism PDD

 Well, after 2 1/2 years of trying to get my kids help, I may have  finally found somebody to help us. I just got off the phone with MRDD. The lady i spoke with was AMAZING. I had no idea there were people who were actually willing to help me other than you guys!

I was crying when I got off the phone with her. We are on our way to getting real true services...  I am in Ohio. Any suggestions guys? When the lady calls back, what do I want? I often find myself in these situations not knowing what to ask for, because I don't know what is available.

She said I can get help with equipment, and respite (which I am unsure of) and therapies. Will they come to us? Anyone in Ohio know what MRDD can do?

Our custody situation is going to play big into this whole thing. I hope hope hope I can still get help for my boys.

I just replied to another board member who lives in OH, talking about moving to NY for better services.

What county do you live in?  I live in Geauga County and my son went to the Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Center.  The services there are top notch.  My son is now 7 and about to start first grade.  If it wasn't for the EI and pre-school program, and excellent TRAINED, PAITENT and UNDERSTANDING teachers/therapists, Hunter wouldn't be doing as great as he is today.  Metz works with all children (typical and special) as well as adults, and also has a residential program on site.

if you get respite, i am going to be EXTREMELY JEALOUS!!

in-home support has kept me from losing my sanity.

HORRAY NIKKI!!!!!!

Family services through MR DD here is great! You can get equiptment they need from weighted vests and blankets to therapy balls, sensory swings.... whatever is in those catalogs. They can even help with getting computer learning programs, YMCA memberships for auqatic therapy to respite care to give you a break. (I know its hard to trust the people with your child but I suggest phone interviews seeing if the people would be willing to meet with you briefly at a mcDonals playland or a park and start out having respite while you are there for a few hours cleaning so you know how it goes before actually leaving them with your kids!

TELL HER you have NO IDEA whats available and you are overwhelmed....

As far as your custody situation playing into getting this help for your boys Im not sure what you mean? Who has residential parent rights as far as school purposes? If its 50 / 50 shared parenting can the services through MR DD be split 50 / 50. I know I asked MR DD  if it is possible to ask for 2 weighted balnkets as an example 1 for home and one for dad's home... and they said it was.

Im really excited for you! Glad ya called them! Now let us know how it all works out! WAY TO GO! I live in Butler county Down near Cincy. I have never heard of Geauga County! That's in Ohio? Anyway, I don't think we have anything like that down here... not sure yet, though... Oh - you are way south of us.  We live 45 miles NE of Cleveland, near Trumball and Portage Counties. 
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