I know that worrying your child might have autism is one of the hardest things you can go through, I’ve been there. But, chances are…if you are worried, your child is somewhere on the spectrum and your best bet is to start getting services right away.
Call your home school!!! (Call the closest elementary school to your house, if that is not your home school, they will tell you which on is based on your address. Talk to the Assistant Principal. Even if your child is only a year old, the public school system will know who-is-in-charge-of-what when it comes to getting the assessments and services your child needs. We got speech, OT and behavioral therapy about a year before we received a diagnosis.
You’ll have to fill out some forms, people will come and ask you questions and meet with your child and ultimately, you will get services. Don’t hesitate, the faster you get services, the better your chances at improving symptoms.