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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My posts are scattered because I'm still reeling from the diagnosis. We thought she was on track for everything but the hypotonia and I'm doing a lot of self blaming about not having seen it earlier. Her private therapist suggested the OT eval, which I never ever would have expected.

I really do appreciate the empathy I am getting from some of you while we try to piece it together.  So here is the deal. I have the kind of job/career in a specialized field where there is a very  limited number of employers. Colleagues in my exact role who have gone PT for similar reasons end up working a full 40 hour week despite only being on the books for 30 and taking the pay cut. There are very real dangers of being sidelined and therefore the first on the chopping block. DH is a contractor with a crappy Beltway bandit so my benefits are way bigger at my 3000+ employee multinational.

I am frustrated by the negative responses because I'm trying to sort out my emotions and the practicalities at the same time and it is hard as hell.

PP what you said about college being out of reach without early intervention is so true. Bottom line is that like all parents I want her to be happy and successful and I want to do what I can to make that possible -- OT, PT, ST and any saving that needs to be done.

Financially we are are actually facing both of our 15yo cars shitting the bed this year, so yeah. That's just another reality.

We both have (non-retired) family in the area who can pitch in when emergencies arise but we are really

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OP, I'm sorry you've gotten such nasty replies. Does your daughter qualify for any free services? We're in Montgomery County and it was a huge blessing to get a year of PT for our son via the infants and toddlers program. It does sound like a nanny might be the best option so you have one person attending and reporting back to you on all of your daughter's sessions. Does her private therapist have any suggestions for you on resources? What about her ped? I'm just wondering if her multiple needs might make some sort of a therapeutic preschool an option and allow her to get multiple services under one roof. Good luck to you.[/quote]

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