PDD and overwhelmed

Brownie0516

 

We took my 27 month old to a nuro last week and left with a dx of Pdd-nos. He has a pretty bad speech delay. We have been using early intervention for about 6 months for a developmental specialist who helps with speech and an OT. We will now be seeing a developmental specialist, SLP and an ABA clinician. We would like to start seeing a private SLP and an ABA as well.

I am so overwhelmed with all these specialist and the cost of seeing a private center. I also feel like our days will be spent with hours and hours of therapy. I know this is what he needs, but I feel bad our days can not be spent playing at the park ect. How many hours a week are your little ones in therapy? Is it "fun" for them?

 I just can back from a visit from a center, of course they dont take our insurance...yet. I could not believe the out of pocket cost, or the reimbursment costs if they apply. Of course I want what is best forn my son, but I will rack up thousands in no time. Any advice on insurance help?, they mentioned something about an ABBA (sp?) law?  Any advice on finding private therapists?

 I guess just any advice for a "newbie" to all of this would be helpful.

Thanks

Jessica