| There are several important keys for effectively | | | | to look at several issues. The first one is health |
| dealing with early signs of Autism. Things I wished | | | | and safety. Is what is going on going to |
| I had known in the beginning. These keys are a | | | | compromise our children's health? |
| good place to start for any parent. | | | | 5. Don't give up. If your child does not like to be |
| 1. Trust your gut. If you think there is something | | | | touched, it is our job to touch him or her as much |
| going on there just may be. Make a list of your | | | | as we can. If your child has problems with other |
| concerns. | | | | children, strategic play dates with one other child |
| 2. Start looking for help right away. Whether or | | | | might be in order. It is hard to think about these |
| not you have a diagnosis yet. Look for help. The | | | | things in the middle of therapy and doctor's |
| earlier you get any type of help the better for | | | | appointments but it will pay off in the long term. |
| your child and therefore you. | | | | 6. Try not to break the bank. Sometimes parents |
| 3. If the first doctor tells you not to worry, keep | | | | do not realize there are different types of |
| looking. Sometimes well meaning doctors tell | | | | assistance available for children with Autism. |
| parents not to worry. While that can be true, you | | | | 7. Going along with number 6, find other parents. |
| have to go back to key number one. Trust your | | | | Other parents are the best source for information |
| gut. | | | | about assistance with your child's needs. |
| 4. If your child has behavior problems you have | | | | |