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Is It Just a Phase? The Early Autism Signs Parents Miss
What if the signs you keep brushing off are your child's way of asking for help?
Alisha Simpson-Watt, LCSW, BCBA, founder of Collaborative ABA Services and author of It's Okay, Mattie, talks about early autism signs, why they look different in girls and verbal kids, and what to do first without panic or shame.
She explains why behavior is communication, how to calm a meltdown, and how parents can advocate in schools and healthcare while protecting their own capacity.
For every parent, caregiver, and teacher who needs answers and reassurance…
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