Autism Awareness

I missed World Autism Awareness Day. Well, I didn't actually, I'm quite aware of Autism, I live with it everyday:)

But, I had the best of intentions of sharing some information I found on what to look for when screening for autism. So, better late than never.

This link is to a video of some of the things parents can look for in their children if they suspect autism. And my advice, if you do suspect that your child is showing symptoms, RUN, don't walk to your pediatrician. If I had gone when my gut was SCREAMING at me, Porter would be getting IBI Therapy right now instead of being on a waiting list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VA6Q3vTC_o&feature=related

And I guess it's not just for parents, maybe it's your grandchild or niece or that little boy at daycare...I know it certainly is an uncomfortable conversation to have if you are not the parent but I tell you, they will thank you for it later . Most often parents are worried anyway but convince themselves they are over reacting or they are just so used to their child's quirky little ways that nothing seems unusual.

 But knowing how long these kids have to wait for services, I'd be the first one to speak up now. And if you're wrong, fantastic! But if not, that child is now able to receive interventions much sooner than they would have had you "waited it out".

Chat soon
Rae