I think the biggest challenge in chirping early about something that's still within age norms, but not within norms for that child, is getting anyone to believe you. The process of being thought insane and then proven correct later takes some years, and the insane part is not too much fun. But you do have to do what you think is right for your kid.
DeeDee
I so resemble that comment. It is painful but it gives one confidence in their Mom gut which is almost worth it.
So so very true - and so so very frustrating. Then after everyone finally acknowledges and realizes there is a challenge and you have a diagnosis, that's not the end - then you have to face the full gauntlet of how to deal with it, remediation, accommodation, advocacy etc. Sometimes it felt to me like a huge chunk of what should have been happy parenting years of elementary school turned into just surviving dealing with all the 2e stuff. The good news is, though, finally getting through all of that - things do get *so* much better and life does start to get back to some sorta normal (whatever "normal" was meant to be lol!).
polarbear
