Let's start with the good. Chris and I are expecting again! We saw the heart beating when I was 6 weeks 5 Days. The baby was very tiny but very much there! We are excited but also nervous. The Lord has really spoken to my heart these days, telling me to trust Him in all things, to have faith, and to believe. No matter what happens, be it good or bad, He is in control! Always!
I have not updated much because I have been very tired....and also pretty sick lately. But I also have not updated because Chris and I got some news that we are still trying to figure out and wrap our heads around. After having door after door open wide for us with absolute ease we had a door close in our face just as we were about to step through. We are literally between a rock and a hard place. No decision we make is a good one or an easy one.
Basically the TSS and the BSC that Nathan was one step away from getting is now just past that door that slammed closed. Act 64 was a law put into place to help families, there was a good idea behind it, but it is also hurting many families and we happen to be one of them. Without going into many details we originally were going to get Nathan's services for free but now they will cost us....a big sum. So we have no good options basically. We go forward and pay a large sum or we stand still and Nathan does not get the aid to go to school with him.
We've been told if Nathan has enough behavioral issues the school will then be forced to give him an aid. But who knows!
In all this, we DO KNOW that the Lord is in control! He is holding us in His hands and guiding us along every step of the way. We are disappointed to say the least, we are unsure which way to go, and so we ask that you pray with us for wisdom and guidance in making the right decision.
Family
"I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans to give you a hope and a future."
Showing posts with label TSS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TSS. Show all posts
Friday, July 1, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Quick Update
Monday's meeting went well.
We are awaiting final approval but it looks like Nathan will get 10 hrs of a TSS. This person will go to school with him 10 hrs a week. And 4 hours of a BSC. This is a Behavioral Specialist Clinician, for the home.
The last two afternoons Nathan has really lost it and become very upset. I'm babysitting a 8 yr old girl this summer and it's throwing his schedule off. We just need to figure it all out. Step by step!
Please remember to pray for our dear friends Terri Blount and Trey Love.
http://terriblount10.blogspot.com/
http://www.causes.com/causes/124694
We are awaiting final approval but it looks like Nathan will get 10 hrs of a TSS. This person will go to school with him 10 hrs a week. And 4 hours of a BSC. This is a Behavioral Specialist Clinician, for the home.
The last two afternoons Nathan has really lost it and become very upset. I'm babysitting a 8 yr old girl this summer and it's throwing his schedule off. We just need to figure it all out. Step by step!
Please remember to pray for our dear friends Terri Blount and Trey Love.
http://terriblount10.blogspot.com/
http://www.causes.com/causes/124694
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Good News
Miss Nikki, who is doing Nathan's FBA, came out this Tuesday to talk with me and observe Nathan playing with the neighbor.
Last week she had observed him at his social group. Nikki said Nathan and another boy named Alex have developed quite the friendship. I knew this. She also said Nathan would incessantly talk even when he was not supposed to. She also observed him rubbing Alex's head and when I asked if Alex cared she said, "No. Alex seemed to like it." Ha ha
Nathan is desperate to have a play date with Alex so I gave his mom my e-mail today.
Nikki also said Nathan shouted and overacted several times during class.
So Nikki said after observing Nathan at home, in his class, and at home some more she is going to recommend him for wrap around services. THIS IS A GOOD THING! He will be recommended for a BS and a TSS. A BS is a Behavioral Specialist who will outline a plan and work with us here in the home. A TSS is a Therapeutic Staff Support. This person will go to school with Nathan for a few hours a day during the week. This is the BEST part!
The TSS will be at school to step in if Nathan gets upset or overreacts and will immediately work on teaching a coping skill. They can help in a playground or lunch scenario; places where the noise and crowds could very possibly overwhelm Nathan.
The next step is seeing a psychologist, AGAIN, to get the approval of the services recommended by Nikki. Nikki will be with me when we see the psychologist and be able to give her input.
We thank the Lord as He opens these doors so easily for us. We have not had any problems with getting what Nathan needs. While other families are struggling to get services we have had every door open wide for us and we see the Lord's hand in this.
We do ask for prayer as we consider moving Nathan to a Tuesday social group. His friend Alex is going to the Tuesday group and Nathan would like to stay with Alex. But this means leaving his other friends.
We have one week to decide.
And please continue to pray for our dear friends, the Blounts. I am inserting a link.
http://terriblount10.blogspot.com/
Also please pray for Trey Love.
http://www.causes.com/causes/124694
Thanks!
Last week she had observed him at his social group. Nikki said Nathan and another boy named Alex have developed quite the friendship. I knew this. She also said Nathan would incessantly talk even when he was not supposed to. She also observed him rubbing Alex's head and when I asked if Alex cared she said, "No. Alex seemed to like it." Ha ha
Nathan is desperate to have a play date with Alex so I gave his mom my e-mail today.
Nikki also said Nathan shouted and overacted several times during class.
So Nikki said after observing Nathan at home, in his class, and at home some more she is going to recommend him for wrap around services. THIS IS A GOOD THING! He will be recommended for a BS and a TSS. A BS is a Behavioral Specialist who will outline a plan and work with us here in the home. A TSS is a Therapeutic Staff Support. This person will go to school with Nathan for a few hours a day during the week. This is the BEST part!
The TSS will be at school to step in if Nathan gets upset or overreacts and will immediately work on teaching a coping skill. They can help in a playground or lunch scenario; places where the noise and crowds could very possibly overwhelm Nathan.
The next step is seeing a psychologist, AGAIN, to get the approval of the services recommended by Nikki. Nikki will be with me when we see the psychologist and be able to give her input.
We thank the Lord as He opens these doors so easily for us. We have not had any problems with getting what Nathan needs. While other families are struggling to get services we have had every door open wide for us and we see the Lord's hand in this.
We do ask for prayer as we consider moving Nathan to a Tuesday social group. His friend Alex is going to the Tuesday group and Nathan would like to stay with Alex. But this means leaving his other friends.
We have one week to decide.
And please continue to pray for our dear friends, the Blounts. I am inserting a link.
http://terriblount10.blogspot.com/
Also please pray for Trey Love.
http://www.causes.com/causes/124694
Thanks!
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