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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter was diagnosed at 3.5 and the psychologist said some providers may push back on the diagnosis because symptoms are subtle. The biggest reason why we went was because of her speech delay and we learned that she had delayed echolalia. Besides that, the psych pointed out that there’s lack of joint attention and reduced eye contact. She also mouths objects when she’s anxious. She was diagnosed as level 1, but as she is now 4, we see her challenges in social interactions, mainly with peers. So although subtle, these issues were visible after we got the diagnosis. I was frankly shocked when we got the diagnosis, but now that I looked into it more, it makes sense. There are also books that go in depth about girls with autism if you want to read it. Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age" by Sarah Hendrikx. This was what our psych recommended. [/quote]
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