My son was referred to psychologist in niceville, Dr. Bonnie, but was told it could be a couple weeks to get an evaluation done. He did his in-take 3 weeks ago. We have...
Myra F. replied:
Masino Phone:(850) 424-5210 Adult and children mental Health llc Phone:(850) 466-3200 Pensacola . I know some families that also traveled to Melanie K. Cotter, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist in Dothan or her partner Robert J. Nolan, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Toll Free (800) 720-9926. You can also contact your local CARD office for a list of referrals.
Jennifer L. replied:
We are Tricare Prime and we got our diagnosis by Dr. Dugger in Ocean Springs, MS. Our PCM at Navy referred us there, and we were able to get in in just a few weeks. He is a development Ped, and everything was covered by Tricare. He also can supply all the paperwork you need to get started with ABA, ECHO, EFMP, etc.
Myra F. replied:
I've seen a few kids go to http://www.masinotherapy.com/ and get pretty fast appointments for ADOS II they are in Destin.
Jim H. replied:
That's correct. The school will want to do their own evaluations. They are looking for speech and language and audio visual processing problems. We have free information and education for parents on all of this at www.fndfl.org PM me if you need more information or help
I hesitate to write this in such a public place but I must air my frustrations about a situation I have been involved in. I made the very difficult decision to seek out...
Cynthia H. replied:
The one psychiatrist I found in Frederick area who accepted my then current insurance, I didn't like. I liked the psychologist much better. I can recommend Steve Simon at Harper and Associates. http://harperandassociates.co/home.html
Dawn V. replied:
I know the owner & she is a great person--http://www.lifedirections.net/ Good luck!
Debra W. replied:
Don't know anyone personally. Maryland has a referral service, if you dial 211 or go to 211 md.org, but I don't know how good it is.
Debra W. replied:
Frederick County is fcmha.org Don't know about Carroll County.