What Were the First Signs of Autism You Noticed?

Peggy Twinn - What Were the First Signs of Autism You Noticed?
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Peggy Twinn Autism Spectrum Disorder

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What signs did you notice first and when?

He didn't talk until he was 3. There was no eye contact and he was lining up puzzle pieces, cars, etc.

As time went on, was there a progression of symptoms that became more obvious?

Social skills

How did your pediatrician and health team come to a diagnosis?

We went to the Mel Med Center in Scottsdale for a diagnosis. They are great there. He was diagnosed as high functioning.

What advice would you give parents trying to recognize the signs?

Seek help ASAP! There are tons of help seek it out!