What to do & not to do during in home assessments | IHSS Tips | Recorded Live Stream -Full
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- Advocate, Larry Rosen discusses best practices for in-home assessments. A function of the in-home assessment is so the social worker can observe your child's behavior in your home. It's really important that you be able to corroborate your child's needs for IHSS to the social workers. Some do's and don'ts for your child's in-home assessment. After Larry's presentation he answers a few viewer questions that where asked during the live stream.
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Absolutely right. I went on for years with very minimal hours until one day my son threw one of his raging fits. That day he was self abusive and lashing out at me and grabbing my clothes and screaming and hitting. After that we finally got substantial hours. It was several more years before another parent told me about protective supervision. The social workers never ever told me. My son was a teenager by the time we finally got the maximum number of hours. My son is non verbal and incontinent. He can’t read, write , speak nor get his own food . So yes that’s good advice.
I have my twins assessment tomorrow, been very nervous since i seen alot of cases of children getting denied, thank you for this information!
What was your update
My appointment is in 3 days
I have listened to this again. This is very good Larry. If my son called 911 (he's legally blind, with prior brain surgeries) I am prepared to ask them how he could get out of the house safely and know how to get out of the house safely if there were an obstruction, etc. I recently had a HVAC person in the house and I saw my son "run away" when he saw him. This could also apply to a firefighter, 1st responder etc. we definetly need to keep thinking "out of the box" thx Larry!
I am going to try to get IHSS for my middle child who has autism! Thank you so much for this video.
I have home assessment today and this video really helped me! My son has been diagnosed with Autism . Hopefully the assessment turns out good!
Glad to hear the video was helpful for you. Hope your assessment goes well :) If you are denied, give us a call and we may be able to help you.
Did it?
What happened w your assessment
Amazing I can’t wait for next July. They’re gonna see it all. We do make it way too easy when our case worker has been here. I love the asking our child questions tip. Since she’s non-verbal. We’ve worked for two years for her to work the phone and dial my wife’s number. But my daughter would have no idea how to dial 911. Such good info. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and the feedback! Glad to hear our video what helpful to you :)
My grandson doesn’t communicate well, he’s deaf. So when asked questions he doesn’t understand anything. Has behavioral issues. So when social worker asks a question, he does not reply. But still two years ago was denied. I appealed and got the protective care back. She didn’t think he needed it.
You can add his IEP to this documentation. You can have the aide for your son attend the meeting.
Another topic you may wish to bring up is that IHSS is only available in certain states and is not a 50 state program. With a lot of people moving around in 2021, some people may not be familiar with this, so they need to look into this before moving! It doesn't just "transfer from state to state" :)
This is a common topic asked in our IHSS Facebook group. The reality is, there is no other state that has an IHSS program that equally compares to California's.
I'm thankful to have ran into your information here and you're very kind to help us. I am curious what exactly protective supervision is for because I was told it is not for self injurious behaviors, now hearing this I know otherwise but would like to know more prior to applying for my 19 year old that's needed it for years and obviously hasn't received help since being misinformed, he has IHSS hours but not protective supervision hours Thank you
Protective Supervision is an IHSS service for people who need to be observed 24 hours a day to protect them from injury. The person eligible for Protective Supervision must have a “mental illness” or “mental impairment” that impairs their judgement, memory and orientation. For example, a parent (Provider) has an autistic child that is constantly engaging in dangerous activities or unknowingly harms them self. The parent may be able to receive payment for the hours they spend watching over their child. Parent providers can get 195 or 283 hours per month when their child is granted Protective Supervision. More info at this link: ihssadvocate.com/what-is-protective-supervision/
I have my first annual year in home visit because the first one was waived due to the pandemic for my non verbal autistic 4 year old son she granted me overprotective supervision (24hr) so Im super nervous she will take it away but nothing has changed (for the better) in my sons diagnoses even his recent evaluation from our regional center indicates “needs 24 supervision can not be left alone” as well on his school IEP I just get super nervous because for the first time this has helped our family
What was the outcome? I know it’s hard hopefully the evaluation went well
Parent stress is very real. I am so sorry you had to go though this. Provide as much medical documentation as possible including Regional Center docs.
Your videos are VERY GOOD. Thanks again!
You are very welcome! Thank you for the compliments :)
My child is 5 and was born with spina bifida. He is in a wheelchair and is in diapers. He is going to start catheters and peristine system for bowel movements. He also has a shunt in his brain and has frequent appointments. He is also behind when it comes to his speech and we do get SSDI for him. I had never heard of IHSS until his last visit to the Spina Bífida clinic at Valley Children’s Hospital this past week. I applied today but I have no idea if any of this qualifies us.
There are so many issues involved with this it's making my head spin. We are nearing retirement and if anyone in the family has "access" to company "full time" employment, 30 hours or more? even with lower income such as SSI and IHSS, one may still not be able to qualify for "subsidies" in the "marketplace" simply because they are full time employed and thus don't need marketplace subsidy access. I am so confused. Thank you!
Guess what when the social worker from IHSS came home that day I gave to my non verbal teen who just learn to write or recognize his family members his ipad, cell phone and coloring supplies so we would not behave badly :( Becasue I did not want people see my son act inappropriate, thanks to my ego. She said he is great very smart can do everything. I didnt want to say negative things about my baby, although nobody care about me while I was changing his diaper until he was 12 years old or still dealing with his grooming( nail, hair etc). I always thought he is my baby I have to
A social worker for the county we are applying for our son at 1 of 3 workers told me to take the safety wheels off, let the worker if it’s her or someone else see what it’s like without us blocking him or stopping it. Because we recognize all his tics and stop them.
The social worker is not a doctor. You can get a medical note and provide this.
I don’t know if you’ll see this question but if you do please let me know what you think. I have an adult severely autistic son who has gotten out of windows and climbed over fences despite a wall around property and cameras etc . He has been found by neighbors and police once and brought home. It’s been 4 years since he escaped but he still try’s to get out but we have alarms and motion sensors etc. we had a reassessment last week and now in the mail we have form for his
psychiatrist to fill out for protective supervision assessment application. do you think this is just routine or did the ihss worker feel my sin was no longer a threat to himself etc? strangely enough its been 8 years since he was first approved for PS and this last week I told the ihss worker I was applying for his autistic brother to get ihss. I wonder if she is throwing a curve at me? please let me know. also strangely the day of his assessment we were talking outside and he tried to get out right in front of her! and I tokd her we have had simukar problems recently.
Can you do one of these videos for homeschooled kiddos?
Where do disabled seniors go to get advocacy for IHSS benefits?
I have a question, related to disabled adults and IHSS, not sure if you work with adults. I hired my boyfriend 7 years ago as my IHSS worker. I've received IHSS for 10 years since becoming mobility impaired and serious health issues. We moved in together for finacial reasons. In the last two counties we lived in, he receives IHSS pay for domestic, transportation and paramedical services. We're moving counties again and are worried about his losing hours. I've just read that because he is my live in boyfriend (but not a spouse) the spousal rule applies and he should not be paid for these services. How then, with them assessing me in my apt with him living here, how has he been able to receive compensation for domestic services (which I cannot perform). Thanks.
My son is going to have his assessment soon and it’s so funny how you mentioned the singing from the looney tunes episode because his dad and I would show people the video and say that was him😆😆 people never believed us that he was singing abcs and counting at age 1. Anyways very informative video thank you!
Hahaha...you get it! Thanks for watching!
I'm receiving SSDI disability for my 2 sons that have autism in the state of Texas and is considering moving to California to get assistance with them because I'm not able to work and the SSDI is not enough to cover bills. I have no family to help me with them. My youngest is severely autistic and non verbal. If I am already receiving disability, do my kids still have to do an assessment in California for IHSS as they are already diagnosed as autistic by Social Security Administration?
IHSS is Medi-Cal program in California and is a completely separate program from other states. Yes, you would be required to have an assessment to determine the need.
My son is going to be 5 and what I feel is high on the spectrum as in behind in learning/comprehending and completely non-verbal. Does this help with getting protective supervision? He elopes and hits his head on whatever is close including whoever isn’t understanding him to the point of complete frustration.
Very good information
When does the social worker show up? It’s been a month and we haven’t gotten a notice or call regarding a visit to determine eligibility
Can you postpone the renewal assessment in order to have more time to gather documents and prepare? if so, how much more time can you ask for?
I have an adult son with schizoaffective disorder . His dr recommended IHSS but gave no guidance on providing any documentation at the in home assessment. IHSS called this morning to schedule an assessment tomorrow and I am in a panic about not being prepared
hi , I am trying to get my brother approved for IHSS and he has schizoaffective disorder too . How did your assessment go ?
Me too have you guys started yet ?
I had an assesment for ps on 2/17/22, my child’s 2nd year with ihss but only had 20 hours prior to this visit . When will I know that my child got approval for ps. She sounded like she seen him IN Need of ps. My advocate was here
Hello sir. My son was diagnosis with moderate to severe autism. He NEED 24 hours supervision from the doctor notes,AND aba notes...He was born in 2011. I didn't know anything About ihss until i took him to regional center in 2016...then they show me HOW to apply FOR ihss,so my husband can stay home to HELP him... approximate in 2017 my son qualify FOR supervision 24 hrs. But the first 4 to 5 years ,they only give my son 110 hours, We thought ít IS suppose to be like that....never know HOW to fight....i wish ,i watch THIS VIDEO that time....until now,he is not receiving 283 hours, eventhough he NEED 24 hours care....He IS an active boy with behaviors...
What documents would you provide if you homeschool?
QUESTION WHAT ABOUT ELDER PERSON
Thanks. I have a question what if they come when your child is in school during the appointment
I'm new to ihss as a provider and want to know if this particular vidio is one of the bounds videos as I want to make sure I am doing the rite thing by watching your vidio ??
I'm hearing a lot about physical and mental disability. But my child has Type 1 diabetes and he just turned two. I don't know what the in-home assessment would be looking for could you tell me?
Does the social worker do the evaluation every year, or just once, to apply for ihhs?
Yes. There is an manual reassessment.
@IHSS Advocates Thank you. If we have any issues, I'm definitely contacting you. I don't have a meeting yet with the case manager. Should I apply for IHSS now or wait until the meeting? My son was just diagnosed like 2.5 weeks ago. I do have the tricounties letter and report. Thanks
Hi my daughter has a diagnosis of fybromailgy she's 17 years old how can I prepare for reassessment?
We had a home visit recently by the sw. My daughter didn’t show signs of having behaviors. She just didn’t look when being called be her name. The played ball with her it took a while but my daughter did pass the ball to her. Sw said she wants to do a video call to see my daughter. We will see how it goes. Paperwork supports my daughter requires ps.
Does it matter your childs age? My daughter is 2 going on 3 and the social worker kept throwing in her age for protective services.
Age is not a contributing factor in determining PS.
After my son was approved for IHSS in Colorado during covid, when, will? We have a in home assessment is this ongoing or only happens during qualification for services?
Sorry, I don't know much about the IHSS program in Colorado. We work with IHSS Protective Supervision cases in California.
In California, there is the first assessment to determine the need for IHSS. After you are approved there is a yearly assessment or when ever there is a change in condition.
@@ihssadvocates Thank you!
That is good to know. Many of the laws are similar between Co and CA. Our child is blind and has other permanent conditions so there will will never be a "change in condition" sadly. Thx again.@@ihssadvocates
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@6:50 "sedated"?
The amount of ads on this video is insane! Very excessive and disturbing to know that they are making so much revenue for having so many ads in a single video.
Are you in Ohio by chance?
We are located in California.
What is juggling..??
I’m curious too
He is using the word, "juggling" in place of whatever behaviors your child may be doing. For example, if your child throws tantrums, runs away or tears off his clothing, if possible, it is better if the IHSS representative can observe your child doing those behaviors, rather than just hearing the parent telling them that the child does those things. He doesn't actually mean juggling.
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