When parents have concerns about their child's development, there is almost always a valid reason for their concerns. Research supports that parents are accurate reporters of early signs of developmental delays or autism. A short encounter or interaction
between your child and a physician may not be enough time for the physician to accurately observe the collection of symptoms that you see day in and day out. Parents need to be prepared with a list of specific observations, including times, places, and frequency, to paint an accurate picture of their worries. In the past, 80 percent of physicians told parents to "wait and see". OCALI, in conjunction with representatives from the Autism Society in Ohio, have created this new guide to help families that may suspect autism access resources in Ohio. To see the new Four Step Guide, Click HEREOCALI Creates new Resource: "I Suspect My Child Has Autism: A Four Step Guide for Ohio Parents on What to Do Next"
When parents have concerns about their child's development, there is almost always a valid reason for their concerns. Research supports that parents are accurate reporters of early signs of developmental delays or autism. A short encounter or interaction
between your child and a physician may not be enough time for the physician to accurately observe the collection of symptoms that you see day in and day out. Parents need to be prepared with a list of specific observations, including times, places, and frequency, to paint an accurate picture of their worries. In the past, 80 percent of physicians told parents to "wait and see". OCALI, in conjunction with representatives from the Autism Society in Ohio, have created this new guide to help families that may suspect autism access resources in Ohio. To see the new Four Step Guide, Click HERE
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