Hello, Autistic Mum... not an Autism Mom

[MielCelevon]

Hi.
I am a Diagnosed ND Autistic and a Mother to a 3yo.
My Husband was also Diagnosed the same... that's how we met.

We are currently applying for NDIS in South Australia through KUDOS for my daughter... Speech Therapy is expensive. Anyone doing similar?

She's not Diagnosed yet... I am told both that the wait list is 2-3 years long, most Doctors refuse to diagnose under the age of 5 and that Early Intervention from 18-26months is ideal.

Is that math wrong? Because it's not adding up for me.

 

[Outdated]

Hi and welcome to the forums, I'm also a South Aussie. I'm not a parent though so I can't really give you any advice, but there are quite a few parents on these forums and I hope they can help you.

 

[MielCelevon]

Hi and welcome to the forums, I'm also a South Aussie. I'm not a parent though so I can't really give you any advice, but there are quite a few parents on these forums and I hope they can help you.

Thank you for the welcome. ^.^

 

[Alexej]

Welcome @MielCelevon

 

[Rodafina]

Hello and welcome.

I am told both that the wait list is 2-3 years long, most Doctors refuse to diagnose under the age of 5 and that Early Intervention from 18-26months is ideal.

That sounds infuriating.

Is early intervention only available with an ASD diagnosis? Are there other criteria she would fit to get EI services?

 

[Storm Hess]

Hello.

 

[Nitro]