
Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.

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Hi - I'm new to all this stuff. I've been told that my 3 1/2 y.o. son has some of the red flags for being on the spectrum by his preschool. I've had my suspicions but am not really ready to accept this. He's in a great school and is essentially getting all the help he needs. I'm a wreck and have been crying off and on the past few days because I think I'm grieving the loss of having a "normal child." I'm normally a very calm and strong person but feel very scared and alone right not. Can anyone offer any words of encouragement??
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trudy
you are so right. you have a way with words~
Momto2kids, we are here.. all in this same journey with our children. some have been going thru it for years and some are new to it too like you. Have you brought your son into a neuro development doctor?
Get a diagnose if you have not yet.
No matter what they tell you, your gonna make it!
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fiona
The kids are the kids and we are the ones in crisis! You made me smile just thinking about it.