First suspicions. Who to ask
The path when worries first appear. Neurologist, ABA therapist, speech therapist, sensory therapist - who and when
What autism is, in simple words
Autism is not an illness but a difference in development. Four areas doctors look at. Why it is a spectrum, why parents are not to blame, and why vaccines have nothing to do with it.
Signs by age: what to pay attention to
What to look at from birth to age 3 and older. A checklist by age period, separately about girls, and what is NOT a sign of autism.
When to seek help urgently
Most suspicions do not require urgent action. But CDC and NICE directly name red flags that mean it is better not to wait for the next routine visit.
Who to see and in what order
A step-by-step route from pediatrician to early intervention and IRC. Briefly how it works in Poland and Czechia. What is better not to do.
What to bring to the doctor visit
Which videos to film, what to write in the developmental diary, what documents to bring, and what questions to ask. A concrete checklist for preparing for the first consultation.