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There was great hype, anticipation and expectations for Carson's autism assessment. It was not the kind of hype we were looking forward to. However, we were ready, and felt prepared enough, to see it through, so we could get the clarity we had been seeking the past months, and even years. Our journey to that day was anything but predictable or straightforward....

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The first day of the autism assessment left us more uncertain The first day of the autism assessment was grueling for us as parents. It unpacked emotions we had not processed before.

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Carson's pediatrician referred him to a psychologist for an autism assessment in January 2020. About a week later, the psychologist's office called to explain the process and the wait time. The office assistant was quite lovely, warm and caring. She offered us to call any time with questions. We were told it could be up to a year before Carson would be assessed....

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The wait time for autism assessment surprisingly helped Read our post on our time waiting for our child's autism assessment. The benefits of waiting might surprise you!

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The diagnosis of autism is not what I once thought Before I had lived experience with autism, I was misinformed . As a parent of a child with a diagnosis of autism, I can help to reshape it for others.

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Not a typical speech therapy day - Proud Autism Parents Speech therapy for child with autism. Focus on articulation and explanation of initial consonant deletion and how-to tips

Social developmental delays is one of the key constructs when looking at signs of autism in children. There are various social development markers that health professionals look for including establishing and maintaining relationships with others poor eye contact atypical speech patterns, difficulty initiating and maintaining conversations, lack of social problem solving skills lack of empathy difficulties interpreting body language What pretend play tells you about social developmental delays…...

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Social Developmental Delays – Pretend Play - Proud Autism Parents Pretend can one social developmental delays. The ability to effectively pretend play is a sign of autism and important in development.

Sensory sensitivities are one of the common signs of autism. How they present themselves can vary by person. Here are some of the common symptoms you may see in your child. Is easily overwhelmed by people and places Seeks out quiet spots in noisy, crowded environments Is easily startled by sudden noises Is bothered by bright light Refuses to wear itchy or otherwise uncomfortable clothing…...

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One of the signs of autism - sensory sensitivities - Proud Autism Parents signs of autism - sensory overload. Read the common signs of sensory overload in children and how-to tips to manage it.

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I do not have the answer to this question. But I bet it is something that all parents face, or have faced, at one or more points in their lives. It is a question I grapple with too often. However, I know there is plenty of expert advice and opinions by others, but I feel this is something I need to figure out for myself....

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Do You Need To Explain Your Child Has Autism? - Proud Autism Parents Are you ready for this situation when it happens? I clearly wasn't. Read my experience and learn how it impacted me. Join us on our journey!

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The diagnosis to autism is often long, uncertain and stressful. It is usually after numerous investigations, test and interventions, that you come to the realization that autism is a possibility. The typical signs and symptoms express themselves over time, as the child ages, and the collection of symptoms explains the final professional diagnosis of autism in your child. In addition to the…...

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Signs of Autism - the ones you haven't heard - Proud Autism Parents The diagnosis to autism is often long, uncertain and stressful. It is usually after numerous investigations, test and interventions, that you come to the realization that autism is a possibility. The typical signs and symptoms express themselves over time, as the child ages, and the collection of sy...

“A child with autism sees things differently than we do. Perceives things in a different light. Can perceive things in ways we could never imagine”
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"For success in science and art a dash of autism is essential."

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