Our youngest child, Eli, has a serious speech delay. He has been receiving services for that, but I was still worried. That is what I get for reading articles on new autism research that says younger children with older siblings with ASD have a 30% greater chance of a diagnosis. I just couldn't get the idea out of my head that I might have another child with ASD on my hands, and early intervention is essential.
A local education agency arranged to have their psychologist do a home visit and evaluate Eli. We had our visit last week, and the verdict was that while he has a serious speech delay, there are no signs of ASD! While we have a tough road ahead with the speech issues, Eli is well on his way to being a happy healthy boy.
The fun, sometimes difficult, often awkward, but always interesting journey of life in a family living with autism.
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