[nikki1920]

I worked with kids who were on the spectrum (high and low functioning) and some parents were willing to do what ever it took to get a Social Security disability check (now $623, up to $637 Jan. 1) for their child. That's a lot of money to most people. That entitles them to "free" medical coverage, and other things. It's disheartening. I see this a lot at work.

I think some parents AND medical professionals are quick to discount the others' perspective. Each side has to give credit to the other when appropriate. Did anyone see the Oprah show where she discussed Autism? That was very good, very balanced to both sides. The doctors may know what they've studied and their patients, but as a parent EYE (for emphasis) know my child better than her doctor and I am responsible for advocating for them. My doctor should be on the same side as I am, not working against me.

Someone said earlier something about the varicella vaccine? I debated on getting that for my child, since I had a BAD case of it when I was younger, but apparently the strain has changed and children were developing serious complications from it. She ended up getting the vaccine.