GUIDES
Practical guides for parents of children with autism or suspected autism: how to capture everyday observations, use the wait for an assessment well, and prepare for appointments with pediatricians and developmental specialists. With cited sources, without jargon.
Documents, observations, your own questions: what to bring to a developmental or autism evaluation – and why concrete everyday situations help specialists more than general impressions.
Read the guideConcrete, dated everyday situations instead of symptom checklists: which areas to observe, what a useful entry looks like, and where your notes belong.
Read the guideThe wait for an assessment is often long – but not lost time: collect observations, start support that requires no diagnosis, and find backing for your own stamina.
Read the guideThe best medium is the one you actually use: pros and cons of paper, notes apps, and dedicated apps – including the privacy questions to ask before choosing an app.
Read the guideThis guide provides general information and does not replace medical advice, diagnostics, or therapy. If you have questions about your child’s development, talk to your pediatrician.
