Sparks Clinics Report

Calen was diagnosed with autism by Dr. Elizabeth Griffith of the UAB Sparks Clinics in February 2008. She informed me that day that a report will be prepared and mailed to me. Three months have went by since his diagnoses, and still no report. I've called twice and spoke with her about his report. Dr. Griffith informed me that the clinic is behind in the reports due to the large amount of children being diagnosed. I understood at that time. On May 8, 2008 I looked in the mailbox and found a letter with the UAB return address on it. I became excited thinking that I can finally meet with his preschool to adjust Calen's IEP for his autism. When I opened the envelope, it was a survey asking me to rate my last visit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I became angry, and my understanding was gone. I called Dr. Griffith the next day explaining that my patience has ran out. I've been understanding about the delay, but if there was time for someone to send me a survey, then there was time for my son's report. Dr. Griffith explained that the delay was due to her assistant being absent for the past few weeks for a personal issue. Was I supposed to understand and let that slide? My baby has lost 3 PRECIOUS MONTHS!!! Dr. Griffith called me on May 12, 2008 and informed me that she has prepared his report herself over the weekend and that it is on the way. Yesterday, Tiffany Flowers from the clinic called. She is in medical records. She offered to fax me the release forms to sign. I received the fax this morning, filled out the paperwork, and faxed it back to her. I am currently waiting for his report. I hope that anyone reading this remembers the fact that YOU are the voice of your child. If you don't care, no one else will. If you don't stand up, no one else will. Trust me...I'm a mother that you don't want to mess with when it comes to being an advocate for my children. I'm not mean...LOL...but I will call or pay a visit over and over until something gets done.

Thanks, Mr. T!! I'll be looking for the name.