Family Stories: Parents talk about noticing that something's wrong
Sometimes the Early Warning Signs Are Hard to See
Becky, mother of Emil, describes how she had some concerns about Emil's early development, but did not seek a formal evaluation until her mother pointed out the extent of these delays and urged her to learn more about autism. She describes how her pediatrician's ambivalence about Emil's need for further evaluation allowed her to put aside her concerns for some time.
Videos in this family story
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Dad had a Hard Time Accepting That His Son Had Autism
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Warning Signs that Something was Wrong with Ryan
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Mom's Early Warning Signs for Lucas
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Search for a Diagnosis and the Importance of Early Intervention
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Mother of Twins Observes Differences in Her Boys
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A Mother Observes Early Warning Signs
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Sometimes the Early Warning Signs Are Hard to See
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Seeing and Interpreting Red Flags
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Social and Language Skills Observed by Parents