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Originally Posted by jesyka
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When you got your daughter diagnosed, how much did everything cost you? How many tests were done?
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I don't remember -- this happened more than twenty years ago.
I do remember that there was a long waiting list just to find someone to diagnose her. She was transferred out of regular pre-school to attend a special pre-school that had "neurotypical peers" that was free because it was part of the town's public education system.
They also did other therapies, including speech therapy and physical therapy. Later on, her IEP included a pull out for a Social Skills group and summer school.
The things we paid for were occupational therapy, hippotherapy, AIT, supplements (which were the most effective IMO).
The prevailing thought was that insurance would not cover Autism itself because it's considered untreatable and incurable. However, they would cover the "comorbidities" such as therapy for social anxiety, depression, anxiety, etc.
You mentioned that you might seek a diagnosis. May I ask why?