A Second Opinion

We weren't even sure where to turn from here, but we knew we needed some answers.

I made an appointment with a Family Social Worker/Psychologist who specialized in treating kids with Autism/ADD/ADHD and other developmental disorders.

I completed a lengthy questionnaire on my pregnancy as well as Owen's health and development from birth until present and we were scheduled to see the Doctor in May, 2007.

During our visit, the doctor went over the paperwork I completed and tried to engage Owen with different toys to see how he responded. Based on his observations, he gave Owen a PDD (pervasive developmental disorder) diagnosis and suggested that I contact the school system for an early intervention.

We were determined to do whatever we could to help Owen and even though we didn't have a concrete diagnosis of Autism we would continue to push forward.