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[quote=Anonymous]I've had 2 caregivers tell me to get my child evaluated for autism. He is 4. He is a happy, active child most of the time but I've heard early intervention is key so I want to do all I can.

The only real signs I've seen are
-auditory & sensory issues but getting better through the years (fire trucks are scary, Christmas lights are scary, tags on clothes are extremely bothersome, wants hugs all the time)
-keeps asking questions he knows the answers to like "have you been to a fire station?" Me: "yes, we attended a birthday party at a fire station last weekend." son:"But mommy, have you been to a firestation?" Me:"you know the answer to that." son:"No, I don't."

Is the second bullet above normal for a 4, almost 5 year old? He is bilingual. I called Child Find for Fairfax county and that's the first thing they asked--if he is bilingual.

Teacher tells me he is repeating words in class, which I've never seen him do at home, and other kids don't want to be friends because he lacks the social skills. She quoted a child as "____, but you already SAID that."

I've called all kinds of Autism organizations and developmental pediatricians. NO ONE IS TAKING NEW PATIENTS. What is a parent to do?

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