So I am just thrilled to write that things are moving in a forward and positive direction.
Grace Marie had the occupational, physical, and speech therapy evaluations today. The speech was the real miracle. Here is how it went down....
I received a call from the school psychologist at 9:45 a.m. stating that she was going over her file with the OT and PT therapist!!! I was jumping for joy that they were being so proactive. What transpired after our conversation was that she was going to see if she could get speech to fit us in.
So yes, it happened. Although, Grace was spent after those three eval's. Therefore, we rescheduled the psychological evaluation for next Wednesday, September the 22nd at 11 a.m. The psychologists wants to do the full evaluation on her to ensure that she was capturing everything!!! wohoooo
Here is what we are thinking as of right now.
OT stated that she needed two times a week of OT through the school system.
PT is still writing up the report and should be completed by Friday.
After reviewing all my tests/forms and their evaluations they feel that she should most definitely get benefits through OHI (other health impairment) and or OI (orthopedic impairment).
Also, we all agree, as of right now, that the least restrictive environment is for Grace to stay in the young five's class at First Christian Preschool and do therapies at Silver City in the afternoon. This is a win/win!
As of right now the school system cannot give benefits though the speech department because it will not enhance her education/learning, during school. They do agree with my testing, etc. however, they are bound by the criteria.
Off, we went to her cardiology apt. We are again pleased to announce that there in no presence of a heart murmur and her valvar lung stenosis will not create any issues for her currently or in the future. Basically, her lining is thin and more narrow than most but will not create any issues for her even if she has my blood disorders! Praise Jesus!!!! Also, the whole in the heart valve that was late to close upon her birth has continued to be better than ever so no issues to pertain to there. We have been cleared from the cardiologists so no more check-ups needed!!!
So while I was down in Alpharetta we skipped over to Children's so I could discuss her potential outside PT, Speech and possibly O, give them the doc's orders and what not's. They are getting things together and will contact me to schedule next week.
My prayer right now is for the private therapy to begin quickly and that they can accommodate our schedule. I am praying that the therapies can run consecutive (as long as she can handle it) and in the late afternoon. I need to get Gabrielle home and Chris can bring Grace home after her therapies. So we can get home after school have a good lunch, relax and then head down to Children's. All of these appointments have been a strain on Gabrielle especially.
Other specific prayer requests are for the psych eval, (full IQ eval) next week, and most importantly that I get the KBW paperwork completed this weekend.
I cannot thank everyone enough for your prayers, support, love and celebrations, too. I have never celebrated my birthday so much than this years, the big one, and all the celebrations have been wonderful. My cup is still running over, my love tank is full!!
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