Family Stories: Parents talk about noticing that something's wrong
A Mom Finds Help for her Boys
Silvia, mother of Seamus and Lucas, explains that the symptoms of autism her two sons exhibited were different from each other, but nevertheless atypical. She describes how she followed her instincts to get both boys further evaluated even when their pediatricians did not express concerns.
Videos in this family story
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Dad had a Hard Time Accepting That His Son Had Autism
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Warning Signs that Something was Wrong with Ryan
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Mom's Early Warning Signs for Lucas
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Search for a Diagnosis and the Importance of Early Intervention
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Mother of Twins Observes Differences in Her Boys
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A Mother Observes Early Warning Signs
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A Mom Finds Help for her Boys
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Sometimes the Early Warning Signs Are Hard to See
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Seeing and Interpreting Red Flags
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Social and Language Skills Observed by Parents