Hello,
I've just joined the forum and have read a few other recent threads but not explored the archives properly yet. My son is nearly 3 and has been referred to the community paediatrician. He was referred because our HV thinks he's showing autistic traits. It was picked up at his 2 year review, but it's taken a while to get the ball rolling.
His dad is also awaiting a diagnosis. The GP referred him for a pre-screening appointment with the local Aspergers centre. The lady there said that results of his questionnaire and the interview strongly suggest that he is on the autistic spectrum. There's now a long wait for the appointment with the psychologist who is qualified to actually diagnose.
I'm finding things quite hard - one day I'm 99% convinced that my son is on the spectrum, the next I feel like I'm wasting everyone's time and it's just normal toddler behaviour and I feel like I'm being disloyal for seeking medical help.
