How Do You Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Learn the difference between the old concept of autism, and the truth about Autism Spectrum Disorders from a parent who has first-hand experience with having a child with ASD. Admit that your child may have a problem. My daughter was typically developing baby, but when she didn’t speak by 20 months, I raised concerns to my pediatrician, and took her for an initial evaluation. Keep an open mind about what you are being told. While it certainly is not easy to hear the words “your child has autistic tendencies,” you need to really clear your mind, and listen to what the professionals are telling you. Seek knowledge and information. Do your own research. At first, my mind jumped to the movie “Rainman,” and the worst case scenario. After a little while at the library and searching the Internet, I learned that ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) covers a vast array of developmental disorders, and that each child is unique. Therefore, I could not define or pinpoint what my child’s life would turn
