tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post8323546383926341952..comments2023-09-04T11:20:08.804-05:00Comments on Life with the 'Tars: My kid IS weirdKylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-54787768251432002132008-03-17T09:41:00.000-05:002008-03-17T09:41:00.000-05:00i'm glad it went ok!i've never had the kids tested...i'm glad it went ok!<BR/><BR/>i've never had the kids tested, but it wouldn't worry me or make me feel weird if we had to--if there is something that needs attention i'd rather have it addressed then ignore it. <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://runningonempty-christine.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Running on empty</A>Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662448292809451387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-28369089597363068412008-03-13T12:24:00.000-05:002008-03-13T12:24:00.000-05:00If they do give you a "label", will that count as ...If they do give you a "label", will that count as a diagnosis that could potentially help with the insurance issues or does a MD have to have their name attached to that too? I know that here in WA, its very hard to get proper coverage without a diagnosis. We also have the issue that when a child is diagnosed with Autism, lets say many companies don't provide coverage for that. I know that Microsoft has insurance coverage that includes Autism and a few other smaller Companies around here but not enough. <BR/><BR/>I hope it all works out for you. Kaytar is amazing, and you were just the angle intended to raise such a special girlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-42439875690197471072008-03-12T20:17:00.000-05:002008-03-12T20:17:00.000-05:00See, while you felt that KayTar's eval was a good ...See, while you felt that KayTar's eval was a good representation of her (YAY!) I've found that doctors only see the "stressed out" version of my son. And so, while that might be great and knowing "what he is like at his worst," it doesn't show any of the POTENTIAL or any glimmer of "what he is like when he is comfortable."<BR/><BR/>At the age he was diagnosed, they saw a screeching, sometimes hyperattentive, sometimes nonattentive little boy with zero impulse control and serious difficulty following instructions.<BR/><BR/>They figured that minimal language during the evaluation meant that he only <I>had</I> minimal language, and so forth. Thus, their prognosis was bleak in comparison to what I knew to be the case.<BR/><BR/>I could have never said "They get it. They get [him]" But I am SO GLAD that you can say it about KayTar!<BR/><BR/>Hooray for KayTar for being her accurate self! Fingers crossed...Kariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508403905884601778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-35030129151687360932008-03-12T14:26:00.000-05:002008-03-12T14:26:00.000-05:00I've been offline for about a week and have had lo...I've been offline for about a week and have had lots of catching up to do here...so happy to hear that the eval went this well. I do know exactly what you mean about the labels as we're looking forward to an eval of our own next month. The docs and therapists always amazed at how receptive I am to the labels, but I think of it the same way that you do. When your own family members think that sometimes you are just nitpicking or over-reacting, it's so nice to have things confirmed by the professionals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-40183195840950555312008-03-12T11:10:00.000-05:002008-03-12T11:10:00.000-05:00kaytarosis... just think of all the medical books ...kaytarosis... just think of all the medical books her name could be in!painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-52481840163320139552008-03-12T10:45:00.000-05:002008-03-12T10:45:00.000-05:00When you talk about the mystery that is Kaytar it ...When you talk about the mystery that is Kaytar it always makes me think of this famous quote and how that's what you're doing here- living those questions: <BR/><BR/>"...have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don't search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer."<BR/><BR/>Rainer Maria Rilke, 1903<BR/>in Letters to a Young PoetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-50591004420071197892008-03-11T23:27:00.000-05:002008-03-11T23:27:00.000-05:00that picture says it all - breathtaking. Please p...that picture says it all - breathtaking. <BR/><BR/>Please post about the play-based eval and keep us updated.Run ANChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088821030860597465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-29648812882552906722008-03-11T22:24:00.000-05:002008-03-11T22:24:00.000-05:00You have such a great attitude about things - you ...You have such a great attitude about things - you really were meant to be that special little girl's mommy.Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-9044607095581145122008-03-11T21:55:00.000-05:002008-03-11T21:55:00.000-05:00KayTar just sounds like such a joy to be around. ...KayTar just sounds like such a joy to be around. If she's such a sweet/happy girl for strangers, I can't imagine how much fun she must be at home!<BR/><BR/>Glad today went well. Hope you get some good answers!~aj~https://www.blogger.com/profile/01960895390340332054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-14001631005334658682008-03-11T21:39:00.000-05:002008-03-11T21:39:00.000-05:00Kaytarosis it will remain for me.It is so importan...Kaytarosis it will remain for me.<BR/>It is so important to find good people to help. I am glad the assessment went well.moplanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998309937928231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-29370770742327005472008-03-11T21:30:00.000-05:002008-03-11T21:30:00.000-05:00You have such a great attitude. I'm glad she was h...You have such a great attitude. I'm glad she was herself. I'm sure there's nothing worse than having your child behave atypically for an important evaluation.cinnamon gurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363288586285868779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-37286101370078354832008-03-11T20:50:00.000-05:002008-03-11T20:50:00.000-05:00This bowling ball is CHEAP! That would charm me, t...This bowling ball is CHEAP! That would charm me, too. Although I already find her bewitching.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567374243896229606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-38165604742061657172008-03-11T20:31:00.000-05:002008-03-11T20:31:00.000-05:00Sweet! Kaytarosis :) lolSweet! Kaytarosis :) loldawn224https://www.blogger.com/profile/12261307900362127378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-20453913419727255772008-03-11T19:34:00.000-05:002008-03-11T19:34:00.000-05:00Oh, my heart is racing! I can't wait to hear abou...Oh, my heart is racing! I can't wait to hear about the eval!!<BR/><BR/>And I'm glad today was 70...69 was TOTALLY stressing me out. Don't tell H. He might have liked it. (SO SORRY...we're in complete baby mode and I can't get IT off my mind! H is in heaven!)nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758393907259378213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-11721040230490836802008-03-11T18:51:00.000-05:002008-03-11T18:51:00.000-05:00I think validation, insight, understanding...it mu...I think validation, insight, understanding...it must be such a relief.<BR/><BR/>And I can vouch that KayTar is that special and endearing.Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-4084010873963217952008-03-11T18:40:00.000-05:002008-03-11T18:40:00.000-05:00She's funny - and I find evaluations oddly charmin...She's funny - and I find evaluations oddly charming, too.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-45044807751897595572008-03-11T18:34:00.000-05:002008-03-11T18:34:00.000-05:00Weird is the new cool.Weird is the new cool.motherbumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053978199395919666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-29661590790004810202008-03-11T18:22:00.000-05:002008-03-11T18:22:00.000-05:00I was nodding vigorously through all of this - I h...I was nodding vigorously through all of this - I have felt exactly the same way. It's hard to wait for the Big Meeting though.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957626443087438904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-208122668745701962008-03-11T17:46:00.000-05:002008-03-11T17:46:00.000-05:00I'm so glad the eval went well. I always get nerv...I'm so glad the eval went well. I always get nervous for those kinds of things like, "He does it at home!" Or, "he really does know all his colors, he's just pretending he's shy". <BR/><BR/>I think KayTarosis has a VERY nice ring...seriously, whatever is "up" with her sounds pretty darn unique. Who do we talk to about this official name? :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06236801550420049457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-54851840492189945802008-03-11T17:21:00.000-05:002008-03-11T17:21:00.000-05:00I think it has a good ring. As ever, I am in awe ...I think it has a good ring. As ever, I am in awe of you, friend. xo,OTJOhTheJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-17214705549828653142008-03-11T16:20:00.000-05:002008-03-11T16:20:00.000-05:00weird is the best. viva la weird!weird is the best. viva la weird!furiousBallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158133736035219163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-67635976835258723532008-03-11T16:11:00.000-05:002008-03-11T16:11:00.000-05:00I'm so glad it was everything you hoped for... and...I'm so glad it was everything you hoped for... and that it wasn't episode day.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156777853779141522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-89161583736540910762008-03-11T15:35:00.000-05:002008-03-11T15:35:00.000-05:00I am fairly certain she would charm the hell out o...I am fairly certain she would charm the hell out of me, too.flutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-11534543125695727462008-03-11T15:26:00.001-05:002008-03-11T15:26:00.001-05:00Weird is a good thing, just ask Lulu ;)Glad Kaytar...Weird is a good thing, just ask Lulu ;)<BR/><BR/>Glad Kaytar was herself today, that's the best you can ask for when it's eval time if you ask me!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682901624636941122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-25484424296781293742008-03-11T15:26:00.000-05:002008-03-11T15:26:00.000-05:00I'm glad the eval went well--as it sounds like it ...I'm glad the eval went well--as it sounds like it did.<BR/><BR/>And, also, I know EXACTLY what you mean. Exactly.Aliki2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/15763865834765963343noreply@blogger.com