We are fortunate enough to reside in Pennsylvania, where we've experienced no wait lists at all for Early Intervention services. The same goes for his outpatient services, which is through our insurance.
The schedule looks something like this:
Monday - Developmental (11-12pm), Behavioral (1-1:45pm)
Tuesday - Speech, outpatient (1-1:30pm)
Wednesday - Speech (11:45-12:45pm)
Thursday - Occupational (9-10am), Speech (10:30-11:30am)
Friday - Speech, outpatient (11-11:30am)
Then comes the weekend where we try to fulfill his social goals (and the others by default) by getting the whole family out into the community. This may be something as simple as a solo trip to the grocery store with daddy, a family trip to the playground or to a local museum. You know, typical things that families do.
He has, in the past, spent a lot of time in meltdown mode while in public. Much progress has been made in that area, as he does very well in situations where he can roam freely without interaction from strangers (playgrounds, museums...etc).
The problems begin when he must contain himself and has to keep himself stimulated or distracted from individuals or situations. The longest he has made it in a restaurant is around 10 minutes, which is why the summer goal is to extend that.
So many goals. So much more developing to do for our young little guy (guys!).
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