Autism Awareness

Maybe it’s because April is around the corner and it’s Autism Awareness Month?    Or maybe it’s just more parents becoming aware of neurodiversity in children and having more thoughts about it...  But I've been getting more and more questions and concerns from parents worried that maybe their child might be autistic.    The important thing to know about autism is that the signs can overlap with so many other things.  And early indicators of autism can also be completely developmentally appropriate behavior at certain stages- it’s when those signs remain present past a certain age/stage that they become red flags.  But let me tell you early intervention can make a world of difference!    I know because my expertise and background is also in early intervention!  So in this week’s MudRoom, I’ll be discussing what are those possible signs and early indicators of autism and what to do next if you suspect your child may be autistic.    This conversation isn’t meant to be a diagnosis, but rather a resource to help you navigate the process of finding answers and help you identify what behaviours you may want to keep a more observant eye out for. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Wednesday at 1:30pm ET/ 12:30pm CT/ 10:30am PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices