Thinking of moving back to NY to get autistic child back on track

[mp2005]

I am originally from NY, however I had my son here in FL and it is the pitts. The doctors are no good, all they want to do is admit my son anytime he gets aggressive instead of evaluating him. They dont know if its Bipolar or autism with ADHD. They overmedicate him to the point that he was overly aggressive

He goes into these explosive rages in clsss where they either call me, or call the cops and its like how does anybody keep a job.

Just to get him into special programs I had to fight for my life so he can get into special class that he is now called BED class. I just think that NY may offer him so much more.

Were waiting now for a neuro and psych eval to be done to see if he qualifies more services.

Does anyone have any experience with this. Everyone tells me to move to NY but my family lives here now. Im thinking of getting him evaluated in NY and just take a trip out ther.

Any tips?

[SarasotaRN2b]

Hi mp2005,

I, too, am a transplant from NY to Florida and I do agree with you. Unfortunately, Florida doesn't really care about their youngest residents...it is just talk. I don't have children, but if I did (and it is my hope to adopt in the future after getting my RN), I wouldn't think twice of moving back up to NY.

What part of NY are you from? I'm originally from Long Island and even though taxes are high, at least the kids have a better chance of a good education and while it does take some parent pushing to get special educational needs met, it is more possible than it is down here. Best of luck.

Kris

[mp2005]

Hey Kris:

I'm originally from washington heights. Moved to FL when I was 20. I just graduated and am .studying for the NCLEX now. I got a great job and great hours and pay, but the doctors here suck.

Im here becasue my fam helps me with him. If I can get like an aftercare that can deal with him in NY. then I would go back. Becasue here,if they call me, i can call my father to get him when he explodes, and in the aftercare here, he has a special aid with him at all times.

Im thinking about it. Maybe ill take a little trip out there and see.

Laura

[SarasotaRN2b]

Well, at least you have some family and support here. Maybe once you get some experience here, moving back will be easier too. what part of FLA do you live in? I'm on the Gulf Coast.

Kris

[mp2005]

Right!

I live in West palm beach.

Well, at least you have some family and support here. Maybe once you get some experience here, moving back will be easier too. what part of FLA do you live in? I'm on the Gulf Coast.

Kris