Has anyone else gotten a referral based on their 18 month check-up? How did you deal with it? I know in my heart that my child is autistic, but once I hear the diagnosis from a professional, I know I’ll suffer emotionally. It’s the way I am. I can know a fact but hearing it from someone else makes it real, if that makes sense. I’ve tried to talk to my mom about it, my in-laws, and they’ve all down play my concerns. I spoke with our pediatrician and there is significant delay and signs. I feel alone but I know I’ll pull out everything in me for my child.

Edited to add: even my husband thinks I am crazy, and claims that the doctors don’t know anything. 😔 he claims “that he [my husband] was like that when he was younger.” And I am like I am can assure you if you were, you wouldn’t be where you are today without the proper intervention.