We do not see any value in repeating testing that has already been performed elsewhere. We request that parents give us a complete set of medical and school records when we first meet with them. Parents' preference, life-style, individual needs of the child, and whether or not the child is in school full days are all considered. We do require a minimum of 20 hours of line therapy per week. . We believe that children benefit from other educational programs as well as therapies such as speech and O.T. and encourage parents to involve their children in these programs when appropriate.
Progress is discussed with parents at weekly team meetings.
Formal progress reports are written up every six months when the Medicaid prior authorization is re-submitted. Children are discharged from the program after their long-term goals have been met. If no progress is seen for long periods of time, we are required by the State Medicaid guidelines to terminate treatment. We follow the guidelines set forth by Wisconsin Medicaid. Line therapists are taught via books, articles, and videotapes.