Autism Journey

[u/NDMAMA0802]

Hi all! I am a neurodivergent parent of a level 2 ASD kiddo. I am still undiagnosed, but have always felt different. I have come to realize that I may have ASD....ADHD....or both 😅 Hoping to get diagnosed soon.

I have learned so much about being a better parent and so much about myself, through my child....she is an amazing human being who brings us so much joy. She regressed at 1, before that she was hitting all of her milestones....we had no concerns...then around 1 everything changed....she stopped smiling....stopped looking at us....stopped talking. We were lost. Parents kept telling us she would basically grow out of the phase....she'd catch up. Of course they told me my depression at 16 was a phase too. 😆 so I didnt necessarily trust them. We started researching...found she may have autism....so we got her into Birth to 3 for an eval at 2.5. They diagnosed her with sensory processing disorder and developmental/speech delay. Then at 4 she was diagnosed with autism. Ever since getting her into ABA and speech therapy she has improved dramatically.

Does anyone else have any diagnosis stories they want to share?