tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7789515854942440667.post9163137746738433441..comments2024-01-29T09:52:55.934-05:00Comments on The ADHD Blog: Saving SSI for People with ADHDThe ADHD Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03283319351468904913noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7789515854942440667.post-73980138509264183302011-08-25T09:40:51.319-05:002011-08-25T09:40:51.319-05:00Medicaid has also put strategic paperwork trails i...Medicaid has also put strategic paperwork trails in place for children who have ADHD and other mental health disorders. It has been a vexing headache of approval forms for additional appointments, additional forms just to continue to receive medications, and all sorts of crap. It has made life really difficult the past couple of months trying to keep my kids' services intact for mental health and ADHD issues. This makes sense after reading through this article. they are cracking down on mental health services but in the meantime are making it more difficult for those who need it, to receive medication, and more difficult for those who need it to receive continued care beyond what they approve as a standard for the average Medicaid recipient. There needs to be more flexibility for children (and adults) who are diagnosed, and whether that means they have to classify them on a separate version of Medicaid or whatever they need to do, they just need to stop making it harder on our kids who need these services.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7789515854942440667.post-84441735973771087292011-08-24T16:23:09.756-05:002011-08-24T16:23:09.756-05:00As the mother of a child recently diagnosed with A...As the mother of a child recently diagnosed with ADHD it's hard to fathom not having the financial resources to help him. <br />His diagnosis this past May (a week shy of his 7th bday) was a godsend. It provided insight into the angst and frustration he has spent much of his young life dealing with. In understanding the cause of his struggles we now have the power to help him. <br />He has been taking medication since the 1st week of June, combined with behavioral therapy every other week. The results have been remarkable. <br />I am convinced, beyond a shadow of a doubt, his ability to receive the help he needed (when he needed it) saved his spirit. <br />Learning to successfully live with ADHD will be a lifelong journey for all of us. I am grateful for all the resources available to help us along the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com