If you are a parent wondering whether your child may be on the autism spectrum, you are not alone. And you are not overreacting. Many families start this process with a quiet question they have been carrying around for a while: How do I even get an autism diagnosis?

From time to time, as parents, we find ourselves wondering, is this normal?
Questions come up about development, headaches, learning, behavior, or things that are hard to put into words but do not quite feel right. Sometimes a teacher or school raises a concern. Other times it is simply something that has been sitting in the back of your mind.

Knowing when to wait, when to check in with your pediatrician, and when a specialist might be helpful is not always clear. At Brainchild, we see families every day who are not only looking for a diagnosis, but guidance and clarity.