In the world today there are so many parents wanting the best for their children. And with the information freeway out there, some times self-diagnose’s start to creep into the minds of many parents trying to justify the actions of their children. My (Matt) mother is a Special education teacher in eastern Idaho, and specializes in the field of Autism. She teaches the children in a special class to help advance them and prepare them for main stream schooling. She enjoys her job so much that we can’t get her to retire. Every year she attends classes and seminars to better her own education, and we love hearing about her thoughts on Autism and all of the other challenges that children have to face. One thing that she has always stressed is that a parent needs to have a specialist diagnose a child with a certain term. For example, you wouldn’t go to a doctor who specializes in kidney’s, when you need a broken leg fixed. With the same thought it is important to get a referral from your pediatrician to go to a specialist in the field that your pediatrician has diagnosed your child as having a challenge. If you or your family doctor believes your child to be Autistic, it is best to confirm that diagnosis with a Autism specialist.
A highly recommended online resource to help find specialist, ask questions, support from others in your shoes, and also special gear for your autistic child is to visit Autism United .org
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I have a 6 year old son with autism. He was referred to a developmental specialist (by his regular pediatrician) who formally diagnosed him. He has also attended early intervention classes since he was 2. Early intervention is the key to helping these children mainstream into society. Thank you athrifty mom for posting information about autism.
Your Mother sounds like she is very dedicated to her job. We are lucky there are people like her out there to help us. Her caring rubbed off on you. I see that in how you speak about her.
I think you should always go to a specialist when you, your child, or anyone gets a diagnosis for something like that. I want the most informed person I can find to give me answers to something like that.
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