58 - Parenting Autism Through The Ages- One Boy, One Mom , One Day At A Time

Raising a child with autism can be challenging for parents and families.Our guest, Mrs. Janel Diggs, is the mother of a son, now a young adult, with autism spectrum disorder. Recognizing communication delays when her son was two years of age, Mrs. Diggs notified her pediatrician, who recommended a "wait and see" approach to care, despite her concerns. Instead, this mom contacted Child Find and a developmental pediatrician for early screening , intervention and therapeutic services. Mrs. Diggs continues to advocate for services for her son, now a young adult. We discuss early detection,and challenges in the educational system for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.