If you have access to a developmental neurologist, I would go that route. That may not be an option outside major metropolitan areas, though.
The pede to whom I first expressed concerns told me my daughter was merely "undersocialized because you're a SAHM". (Gee, wonder where her biases lay?) The second allowed as how there might be an issue, and she'd make a referral, but she was mostly only doing it to appease a fussy mom. The behavioral neuro took one look at her, climbed under the table to interact, and three hours later ended the session by saying "oh, heck yeah there's something afoot".
FWIW, dd didn't flip out all the time either. Only when the lawn guys came (she was hugely stim avoidant, though she's far better now that she's older), or when there were dogs. Or bees. But boy, was she spectacular when she did.
And to all of you just starting out on the journey with all this, it really DOES get easier.
Last edited by eldertree; 05/06/10 05:07 AM. Reason: clarity
