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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you have any kind of medical concern you should broach it by identifying a specific issue or issues you're worried about. So you might say, "Johnny seems to rock back and forth a lot when he's playing alone, have you guys noticed that? Has his doctor said anything about it?" I do this for physical and behavioral concerns - in fact, my bosses called me the night before DCs last dr's appt. to ask if I had anything I wanted them to talk to the doctor about - you just have to be careful not to label or diagnose. If there are a list of things, say he has been exhibiting some unusual behaviors recently, then name them, and ask if they've noticed and/or would they mention it to the doctor at his next check-up in case you need to be doing anything differently (**NOT** "in case something is wrong").[/quote]

I think this general approach/advice is good - it's gentle, non-assumptive of a diagnosis, and gives the parents a chance to think about what you're noticing (or to share their own concerns).

Be gentle w/ the parents - they may very well already be extremely anxious/concerned and if you all can be on the same side for the child that's obviously the best scenario.

The PP who said autism type diagnoses can't be made this early is completely wrong.   Early intervention can make all the difference in the world for people on the autism spectrum so I think you are obligated to start the conversation with the parents.  Good for you.  And good luck - I hope that it's nothing, but if it is something catching it now will make a major difference for the child.[/quote]

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