You Are NOT a bad parent!

You just need help. So where do you

go?

As a parent you know something is wrong.

Who Can Help Me?

• Milestones are being missed• Social interaction is very hard• Changes in schedule are a crisis• Sound, smell, texture and taste may

be hypersensitive

What is Wrong With My Child?

Life Cycle of A Diagnosis:

Step 1

• Something is wrong with my child

• Visit pediatrician

Step 2

• Something is still wrong with my child

• Get referral to specialist

Step 3

• Diagnosis

• Treatment ineffective

Now what do I do?

Like many parents when the doctors can’t seem to help you may turn to

FriendsFamilyThe InternetCo-WorkersAnyone who offers a solution.

Who Can Help Me?

Word of mouth is no way to find help.What can I do?

Something is wrong

Ask around with

friends/family

Check with pediatrician

Someone makes a

suggestion

Try suggestion

Autism can be difficult to diagnose.

Who Can Help Me?

The earlier a correct diagnosis is made, the better off the child will be.

www.ASD-DR.com

We can help you We have

• An online searchable database of service providers and therapists.

• An online searchable database of web resources by state.

• An online list of national organizations

• An online list of books recommended by other parents of autistic children

• A community of people who understand your situation and who are ready to help.

What Do You Need To Do?

Who Can Help Me?We Can.

Join www.ASD-DR.com and browse through the information we have.

If you don’t find what you are looking for contact us and we will try to help connect you

with others in your area.