Today I didn’t do any therapy with Tony because Marlaina had to take him to Floyd Brace Company dowtown to be suited for a nice new bed a car seat (paid for by Medicaid). Before we left Tony was upset and crying because he wanted to go for a ride in the car. Dragging us out to the car and putting our hands on the door handle asking for “open” and “car.” Since it wasn’t time to go, I took him inside and tried to calm him down with bouncing and then PlayDough which ended up doing the job.

We waited at Floyds until we could be seen while Tony looked at some books at the kiddie table and climbed on the very unstable kids chairs (he only fell once). Tony was measured and had his picture taken while we were there but was getting very tired of waiting in the room (the only thing that was there to entertain him was a full-length mirror). I took him back out into the waiting room to play and waited until Marlaina was through. What was found out at the appointment was that Medicaid will take up to two months to approve paying for the bed. They have already approved the car seat, but they still say it will be at least two months until they can give it to Tony. They’re trying to work on getting it done faster, but since Medicaid is the one paying, I guess it’ll have to wait.

When we got back, Jill was waiting for Tony at the door. She worked with him until 1:00 and reportedly had a very good session (focused and engaged). After Jill he was too tired to stay up and work with me so Tony went to bed. Not a whole lot to report on today since we didn’t have therapy.