On June 3rd, 2009 we received a phone call informing us that Kannin was chosen for the Children's Autism Waiver. We had initially signed up for this program last August, just days after Kannin's official diagnosis. We were unaware, at the time, what exactly the Autism Waiver was. It was a new program and they were unsure of how it would work...but they started drawing families. The State of Montana would pick 40 families over the next 9 months at RANDOM! So this opportunity is basically like winning the lottery!
(The official notification letter!!!)
Kannin will be receiving extensive therapies for Speech, Occupational Therapy and ABA. All therapies will be first billed to our Insurance and the State Waiver will cover the rest. All medical for Kannin will be covered...well checks, immunizations, therapies, EVERYTHING for the next THREE YEARS!!! Diapers as well, are covered! We will have an aide in our home up to 20 hours a week as well working one-on-one with Kannin. We were really in a state of shock for days; we may even still be shocked! We have a long road ahead and I am sure stressful days that we can not even comprehend right now... but who are we to complain! We are blessed to be given this opportunity as only 40 children in the state were chosen! We are so thankful, excited, terrified, blessed and relieved!
Our little guy Kannin (4yrs old) One day he will understand how this program
will change his life!
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