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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They need to bring back onset before age 3, that would solve everything.[/quote]

For real?

Girls are often overlooked because presentation can be different.

We reported to pediatricians differences in behavior we noticed around 8 months. Each visit id take the autism questionnaire but it never felt quite right. I’d then bring up other differences and doctors would always say “it’s just a phase” or “try this activity.”

It was an experienced preschool teacher who said “I’ve been working with 3 and 4 year olds for 25 years. I recommend you get an autism evaluation.”

She was right.

It took observation over a period of time and with a larger group of kids to notice the differences.

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Your doctor was an idiot. [/quote]

DP here

Many pediatricians and even psychologists lack expertise and confidence to even recommend an autism evaluation. Our pediatrician refused to refer us to a developmental pediatrician for evaluation. Thankfully 3 different therapists shared their concerns about autism with us after the issue we went to them for was resolved.

We were very lucky to get the diagnosis at age 5 and not many years later, as her teachers just see a compliant but shy 6 yo girl who is a little slow to finish her activities and needs redirection at times. We had to switch to a more expensive insurance to do it and ignore our previous pediatrician's advice.

It is well known that girls and kids of color are under diagnosed.[/quote]

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