The advantage of early diagnosis of autism

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The advantage of early diagnosis of autism

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Part of getting a diagnosis is getting your child their services. You are going to be getting some invaluable services to help address whatever their opportunities are and help getting those needs met. Getting therapies, if it's ABA, if it's home services; really helping them to reach their potential through everything from private and public services. Getting a diagnosis early is going to be able to get your services started early. Getting started early is so important because it is going to give you that opportunity to have that child progress so much more. You have so much more time to reach out to that child and help strengthen those opportunities.

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Stephanie Rotondi

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Stephanie Rotondi is the program coordinator for Generation Rescue, an organization dedicated to autism treatment and recovery. As a mother to an autistic son, Max age six, she has a deep understanding of how research, treatment and support can benefit families living with autism. 

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Part of getting a diagnosis is getting your child their services. You are going to be getting some invaluable services to help address whatever their opportunities are and help getting those needs met. Getting therapies, if it's ABA, if it's home services; really helping them to reach their potential through everything from private and public services. Getting a diagnosis early is going to be able to get your services started early. Getting started early is so important because it is going to give you that opportunity to have that child progress so much more. You have so much more time to reach out to that child and help strengthen those opportunities.