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You and your son are in my prayers. Wishing you health and happiness. God bless you.

Niclole2012, I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I undertstand the frustration and anger actually, that can come from family, doctors, and the schools not listening to you. You son is so blessed to have a persistent, strong mom like you that won't give up. I am not sure if Child Find is available where you live, but that's how we got started. Even though they worked with the school district, I called them directly and didn't have to wait for the school to decide to test my son. You are right, it is against your legal rights if the school refuses to test. I'm sure you may have already tried this, but have you contacted your county? I found that my county offered advice and had lists of resources available. If I still didn't find what I wanted, they made phone calls for me. I hope yours offers the same. Also, your son may qualify for some assistance through your county.

Aside from all the practical advice, I can only imagine your pain and how tired you are. I know that I feel that way when all this started for my family. We are almost two years into it and things are finding their way I guess.

I do feel for you that your family wasn't supporting you. I hope they are now. We still have family members that think that my son's autism is made up. That I also am being paranoid and overprotective. I actually just had a meeting with my son's school yesterday and the room full of staff just looked at me like I was a crazed parent. They humored me but did't really take me seriously. It's really hard to accept. I share your frustration. Keep being persistent. Scream, yell and cry when you need to. I have made headway with our insurance company and finally found good therapy by doing so.

I pray that God keeps you and yours in the palm of His hand always, and blesses you all with the strength and endurance, and financial support you need in this journey.