EARLY DIAGNOSIS | AUTISM DIAGNOSIS | AUTISM LEVEL 3 

A lot of doctors don't like to diagnose so young as a toddler is still learning skills like speech, asking for help etc. Most children don't get diagnosed until they are in school because, as you said, things can change quickly. It doesn't matter what level Emma is, at the end of the day she is her own beautiful person ❤

Thank you for sharing 💖 glad I found your channel about two days ago my 4 year old son was diagnosed with autism on level 2 (I know the frustrations you guys felt with that “doctor” that was definitely not the right way to evaluate a child) But so glad y’all asked for a second diagnosis! You guys are great parents ❤️ I like how you guys didn’t get down & instead thought of it as being a marvelous thing cause it’s true they give them more attention and help. Wishing the best for little Emma she’s a beautiful girl 💖 (I literally had been asking his pediatrician for a referral so he could be evaluated for ASD but they didn’t listen to me & I would get so upset cause deep down I knew that autism was part of his life until he was 3 that I asked a different pediatrician to put him on speech therapy and to refer him for a autism test he only referred him to speech therapy we waited half of year for him to receive the speech therapies & the therapist noticed autism signs and asked me if I was ok with considering an evaluation I said yes! I’ve been asking for it and they just won’t listen to me she helped me reached his currently ped he finally put the referral we waited a year but he was finally evaluated & the Dr spent 3 hours evaluating him he’s currently receiving speech therapy and on the waiting list for occupational therapy Would you recommend ABA? I’ve overthinking it a lot just because I have read a lot of bad reviews about it like being too stressful & sometimes including mistreatment.. But your videos about ABA are somewhat helping me to make a decision hopefully he will get approved and hoping that the therapies will be done at home so that I can see what’s going on

Thank you for sharing! I was one of the people who asked this question because my 2 yr old was also diagnosed with level 3. I'm hopeful that is can change with therapy & patience... 🥰🥰 Btw, it's so cute how Emma is getting more & more use to the camera lol

You guys are terrific and caring parents. Thanks for sharing your story, it’s giving me a lot of hope ☺️

Awesome, glad Emma is doing so good.. She is a little angel ❤️

I agree the way the doctor handled it was extremely unprofessional and did not have a thought about how y’all would react. Id like to personally Thank Y’all for y’all’s videos I just subscribed today and started watching it’s been 4 months since my son has been under evaluation I personally have been letting the 4 months just ride out because I feel my son is progressing but I will be scheduling for diagnosis soon and again I just want to thank y’all sooo much. The video of Emma in cvs lining up the air fresheners or what I’d say is organizing lol made me cry and laugh I see her and see my son & she’s absolutely precious! I’m extremely happy I found y’all’s page!! Thank y’all sooooo much!

I understand where you're coming from. It seems like everytime I fill out a questionnaire, a few weeks later my daughter starts making progress. Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you're getting support. I wish you and you're lovely daughter all the blessings in the world

This is encouraging. My Emma just turned 2 and going in next month for her first assessment with Developmental Behavioral Health. We have other kids but she is our first with signs of Autism. She is not speaking yet but she seems to understand and follow instructions.

Wow she is so beautiful. I'm waiting on an evaluation for. My 2 yo. You guys give me hope.

I remember watching your channel almost a year ago and thinking that she was pretty similar to my Eli, and he was diagnosed level 3 as well, It was hard for me at first, but now watching other kids similar to my son progress so greatly like Emma has gives me hope that my Eli will reach those points too one day.❤ i hope she keeps doing amazing!

My daughter is turning 4 in a few days. On Tuesday, she just go her diagnosis of level 3... which shocked me as I thought she would be level 1 or 2. She does a lot of the things that your daughter does as you mentioned at the time you made this video. Anyway, thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge. It's been helpful! I'm gonna check out your other newer videos. It's been such a confusing and frustrating trying to process my daughter's diagnosis although we already had IEP started for her when she was 2 1/2.

When I was 2 I didn’t respond to my name and I said my first word around that time (Ik it’s so late) didn’t like clothes kept throwing them but the when I was 4 and a half I was already reading (I liked reading and I red A LOT of books) and could talk in 2 languages. Diagnosing a kid with autism THAT early is not gonna be entirely true, toddlers are still learning to talk.

You seem like amazing parents! Be patient with your little girl. Best of luck to your family - from a high functioning autist from Denmark 😊

Great progression!! Awesome 👏🏾

My daughter had the EXACT same issues as Emma. Our stories are almost the same. My daughter is now 5. As she got older her symptoms started to diminish everywhere!!! Her verbal stim will go away as she gets more words so get ready when she starts talking they never stop lol!! I absolutely think they misdiagnosed her, she reminds me of my level one daughter. I’m excited for you guys to see her gifts!

I had my sons second assessment and they said the same thing he’s at level 3. Everything you said about Emma is exactly the same way you described our son. It’s all very new for us love to see Emma in her progression stage 😊

My understanding is that levels are for the amount of support the child is given- not their actual functioning level and yes, it can definitely change! I’m so excited to see Emma’s progress! She’s such a smart and beautiful girl and I’m so thankful that you share your journey with us.

Thanks for sharing. God bless you both. We are just starting our journey and are watching videos looking for tips and information. Love to you and Emma.

Emma's so cute she got right up on Daddy's lap to let us know she knows she's learning 3 different languages!! Sign language, English and Spanish!! ❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖

That’s great news about little Emma she’s beautiful, hope she keeps up the good work, she’s improving, My Daughter is level 3 Autism and has been from 2 years old , I’ve always found her challenging , she has never spoken, Shireen is now 30 years old but going on 3 , it’s so hard for us, Shireen is now in supportive living and has been there for the last 11 years , she has 24 hour care 7 days per week, she stims a lot, sits by herself drinks coffee coke and tea, she never sleeps well, she self harms and has epilepsy, I’m a good person and my husband and we feel Shireen was robbed of her life, it’s not fair, shireen has pecs which means she will eat coffee or hot chocolate out of jars, our kitchen cupboards are locked and we have to keep our kitchen door locked, when she comes home to stay with us, she never sleeps it’s rare , I don’t know how she does it, we love her but find the Autism very challenging, I always pray to god he will help her but it never happens that’s not to say I’ll keep trying, I’d do anything to make the Autism go away but I don’t know how to unlock this challenging disability, Hope Emma keeps up her good work and keeps don’t think she has level 3 Autism

Such a precious little person❤

My little one diagnosed with level 2 autism and barely spoke. She would say numbers or ready set go. Diagnosed at age 2 and is now 4, she tells me she loves me, she’s hungry, tired and it’s time to go to bed, potty trained and much more. It’s a tough road and I feel you when you say it’s a “big deal”. More power to you and keeping on trucking!!!!!!!! You go little one.

Thanks for the video! Yes the support level can defiantly change. My son was diagnosed a level 3 at 2.5 yrs old and now at 3.6 he is reading, spelling and saying functional sentences and conversing with us. I feel like all the ASD symptoms are gone and I will be getting a new assessment in a couple years. This boy was even potty trained in 45 days (day and night) while he was non verbal. I have a feeling he was misdiagnosed as we also have ADHD in our immediate family.

Thanks for sharing. We are starting our journey with our 14 month old. Seeing this gives me hope that if we get him the support he needs he will one day be independent :) as for your little girl, she is wonderful and she looks like she is doing amazing. You go, little Emma!

I remember being calmed down like that too. Despite me being a young man. I still sometimes do baby tantrums. But for me, I do this for care and needing attention. I don't cry for spilled milk, or get what I always want. I am happy, being treated like a pampered baby boy child by my mommy and daddy. Yay! Hmm...😊

Such a beautiful story in journey me and my wife was curious about our son being artistic so we are getting him tested next year January 6th you guys give us so much hope thank you and keep up the great videos

Good video. Emma is so adorable. Continue on your road on getting that Silver Play Button along with interviewing with Chris Ulmer of SBSK

Thank you for sharing this video ❤❤❤❤ it’s been really helpful

Thank you for this informative video, it helps a lot. My baby 2 1/2 just got diagnosed with level 3.

I love your videos, make me feel less alone. My daughter didn't get a diagnose for asd cause everybody is on the fence, but made a lot of progress despite no in pidgin therapy due to covid. She's learning English and Italian. I wish we lived closer so they could play together

I feel like she probably was at level three at that time but things can change. She is improving and becoming so smart!!

I just found y'all and I love y'all already.

In the UK we do not have levels. We just get an overall diagnosis of autism with sensory differences. They even got rid of the high functioning, which is good because literally when you meet one person with autism you just meet one person. I agree with most comments it changes day to day week to week how they present in terms of stimming and communication. My little boy can talk but chooses to use limited speech and prefers to use verbal stims.

She is so beautiful I had the same experienced too when my twins were first diagnosed

She looks just like her dad aweee

That doctor is not a doctor bullshit things like this is so overwhelming and so sensitive should be dealt so lovingly And I really hope emma will be her best in coming years 💕

I think she'll be high functioning. I've thought that from the first time I've seen her. And I know high functioning teen girls that speak/write multiple languages without a hitch. Keep getting her the extra help. Itll pay off. 👍

These “doctors” don’t always know bc it’s the parents who have to put in the day in and day out work.This is so joyful to hear that she has overcome so many of her previous obstacles with age and support. How long did she have to do therapy and is she still in therapy? Praise God and her loving family for her huge victories, God Bless you and your family!

That is great news. Emma is so beautiful and yes very smart.

Neurofeedback will bring her to high functioning. My son is now able to sit down for longer period, sensory balance, talking and in a regular class enjoying school and friends. Please do neurofeedback before another evaluation!!

Great for Emma! She is progressing so much. I hope my daughter will too ❤️

She is normal for sure!!

She's very smart.A little cutie.

Emma is so beautiful and a little cuddle bug so cute and super smart!!

My 4 1/2 year old son was diagnosed a month after he turned 4. He was evaluated 2 times by different doctors 3 months apart. He was diagnosed with a Level 1 he’s considered high functioning but honestly the level they are is the amount of hours they give out. We only do early intervention and speech therapy. We haven’t started OT just yet since referral is taking forever!

My daughter(age 4) recently diagnosed level 2. She is level 1 cognitively. But non conversational. Repeats a lot of words we say when motivated. Says a lot of nouns or shorts phrases, usually repetitively. It really is difficult to guage where they are at because its a mix of sensory, behavior, eating challenges, flexibility in their routine and so on. Our biggest difficulty now is dogs, haha. She is soo obsessed. And she is extremely stubborn.We have to plan where there will be dogs accordingly. I like videos like this to share your journey and spread awareness.

She is so adorable 💖🥰💖🥰 I'm going to be brutally honest with you you're going to have ups and downs it's just a part of autism. A good thing about our babies is they are incredibly smart!! In different areas for different children of course. My son verbal stim he will start singing the ABCs then he will start spelling words like bowling Lanes, bowlero, curious George Sarasota ect.(bowling and curious George or his favorite things in the world) He's in kindergarten!! When he was younger his stimming was just flapping his arms. He still does that when he gets excited or overwhelmed but it's gone down a lot!!

my son was also diagnised level 3 but I do believe he's level 1-2, the diagnosis was very fast..but it's good that he gets to qualify to all the services.

She is definitely not level three, the levels change. James was diagnosed level 1 by the developmental pediatrician and level 3 by the school, he is definitely not level 3 but at this point he's more level 2 w support he needs but behaviorly he is definitely level one. As he gets older he is more level 1 Emma will have the same thing.

Just received a level 3 diagnosis for my 22 month old. Your video gives me hope for my little girl.

My son says hi the exact same way omg so adorable

How did you improve her eye contact? My daughter is, 2.5 yrs old wouldn't look when called or look at things we tell her to.

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.-Confucius. My son’s therapist has that saying on her wall and it can’t be more true

Love and prayers

A mi me dijeron al año y medio que mi niña tenía signos de autismo...Tenia todas las características y parecía clarísimo...Inmediatamente la pusimos en Atención temprana, terapias, etc etc etc, no perdimos tiempo, aunque fuera pequeña y no nos pudieran asegurar su diagnóstico. Resultó que de autismo nada, solo era un retraso en el desarrollo del lenguaje. No te digo que el caso de Emma es igualmente pero te felicito porque no esperaste y la tienes en terapia y atención temprana, ese trabajo que están haciendo con ella es la razón que ustedes vean a otra Emma, diferente a la de hace un año y su gran evolución. Les deseo que todo les vaya bien y que Emma sea una niña feliz y que termine hablando 5 idiomas para que papi sea también feliz...😁😁

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I just found your guy's video and it helped me some. I just found out my son was level 3 2 days. It's rough for his mother and I. My question is how do you get your daughter to want to learn. My son literally underhand throws everything. When i say everything.. everything. He puts almost everything in his mouth. I find it hard to get him to even stand still to listen to me. Any tips would help. Keep up the great work

Beautiful Emma ❤️ You're so wonderful honey ❤️

My pediatrician isn’t worried, but I’ve seen some of these signs. The going around in circles or back & forth, my 2 year old does when music is playing. I too thought she was dancing, but now I wonder. She also does echolalia. What do they do with a 2 year old? Speech therapy as one thing. What can I do to help her?

Omg thats exactly happen to our family we where so upset and mad n we asked for a second evaluation n they refused n also they where not able to do a full assessment and still diagnosed her and also they said in order to call it autism she had to had 5 characteristics n she only had 3 eye contact which the school said do not agree n her therapy teacher also said she doesn’t agree also they said speech delay and attention spand thats all 3 things n then she said no she has autism but we will give u results in 3 months so i ask is there levels or categories n shes like no theres no level or mild or high autism is a spectrum she has autism thats all so i was so mad for their service and for there treatment so bad

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Thank you for the videos you are sharing. I was so depressed when I first found out my daughter has autism signs. But seeing such a beautiful family is giving me hope as well. I wanted to contact with you if possible.

from my experince she is in level 2 ..dont evaluate her now...wait as long as you can ..she will become better and better

Hi. Been watching your channel for a month. We saw a developmental psychologist and they wanted to diagnosis our child as level 2 ( through ZOOM! 😒🙄) thats right after they made the suggestion of clonidine ( for the adhd) . Hes not even 2! My husband and I had a hard time because they cant tell it being adhd vs autism. His speech therapist x2 keep saying no they dont see it , they dont think aba therapy is needed. He has very little physical manifestations of stimming..hes busy so its the joint attention, social cues , and interactive play hes missing..I know there are levels, we are continuing with therapies but refuse the diagnosis until hes older (hes 20 months now) . Hes already doing more now than 6 months ago. Every time I hear the word evaluation I want to scream!!!!! 😆 ill have to look thru but I would love some insight into her dads thoughts. My husband right now is very " were gonna beat this.... why are they trying to put this on you...everything will be fine once hes in sports/school....disciplined..." anywho. We keep with the therapies because I dont ever want to think I didn't do enough to help. We also have to be our childs advocate, but sometimes I wish that what if I had waited to say my child wasnt talking...would it have snowballed into this big diagnosis . I enjoy yout guys insight and videos. Thanks for posting!

My doughter is 2,5 and we are going through the same process as you did at the beginning. We live in UK and there's nothing like ABA therapy and health advisor didn't even knew what that is. We can't get speech therapy because of covid. I am completely lost and don't know where to start.. Please tell me where do we start with the learning process. How did you get Emma to do all these things like ABC's and all the rest? My daughter is nonverbal same as Emma was. At what age/month's did you start seeing improvement(after 2 year old)? I am so sorry for that many questions but I can't help it asking for help. Your video's helps understand more. Thank you guys for everything! I am so glad Emma is doing so good! ♥️

She is so pretty

since this is an older video...has she been re-diagnosed? what level do you feel she's at now? does she talk?

The school will do their own diagnosis at least in our case and a lot of people I've talked to. Our schools will not even accept a medical diagnosis they have to do their own. My son was diagnosed at 16 months he's getting ready to be reevaluated now that he's turned 6yo. Unfortunately it's just a long waiting list!!!

I would suggest taking her to a psychologist. My son was diagnosed at the age of 7. When I observed I feel she is not on a level 3 at all. That level is considered severe. She does things that level 3 does not display. I studied psychology. My son is now 21 so if you would like to talk I could try and help.

I would like to point out that the levels are supposed to indicate how much support the autistic individual needs, and that it can change overtime, it's fluid. If a child on level 1 develops depression/general anxiety (which is common comorbidity) during puberty, they most likely will drop to 2, etc. Some children can forget already learnt skills, or progressively loose motor skills (formally Rett's syndrome). She may have been level three when she got evaluated, but with the support she's been given she improved quickly.

oh and also, don't hang on to levels. Every child is his or her own level

My daughter's doctor told me that during the toddler age they normally don't diagnose at level 1. Level 2 or 3 is more appropriate at that age to ensure they receive the maximum services available

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I have autism level 1 and i could tlak and all but couldnt even write my name nor read until i was like 6

Quick question- Have you decreased screen time since her diagnosis?

I am a woman with lvl 1 and it took till i was 22 to get diagnosed. I dont really like term HFA or anything that talks about level of functioning, because your level of functioning is a function of trauma, comorbidities, etc and not just the autism severity itself. Even though im above average verbal ability and above average intelligence, trauma, and comorbidities have made my level of functioning not high, im essentially in burnout, as just getting diagnosed was incredibly tiring due to enormous medical sexism hurdles for women with lvl 1

And the sooner you get help the younger you get help the better she will be in the more she’ll be able to do and don’t be afraid to push her beyond her comfort zone you should listen to a woman namedTemple Grandon

She is socute

My baby turned 20 months this month.He doesn’t respond when called,no eye contact,no communication,.Please help😭

She is just adorable. I hate how insensitive professionals can be.

Hi, can you please tell me what therapies is emma doing? And for how much hour's a week? At what age did she started her therapies? By the way much Love to the cute little Emma 😍

Do yall do SPED preschool at all?

In he UK they don't give a level. But my 6 yr old son is clearly level 3 as he does not talk, point, wave follow commans or give eye contact. Girls are so much harder to diagnose as they mimic social ques. In the UK they don't want parents to get fixed on levels as kids change lot.

I also would recommend a pediatric neurologist

There’s a lot of info I would be happy to share with you. Please feel free to reach out to me if you like. Best of luck to you both.

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I agree that your daughter is not level 3, but if she was diagnosed level 3 she should be getting more ABA hours. Is it an insurance issue? Our daughter is getting 30 hours per week and I think she said she’s level one, even though she’s not.

I think she's a level 1.9 like me

I'm working with autistic kids and I know a child with a similar story. He was diagnosed level 3 at the age of 3 yrs old mostly because he was non verbal and very stimmy. But that child always has had good eye contact and social skills weren't that delayed if you ask me, and he was very easy going, no meltdown and potty trained!! Still, he got the level 3. His family and myself couldn't believe he was level 3. Now, that child is 6, he has been re-assessed and scored level 2! He can speak now but not completely conversational, he can ask for his needs and answer to questions. His stimming have decreased a little bit. I think those kids who show so much progress will get to the level 1, over time. From what I see on that video, I don't think your child is level 3 and I don't think she is level 1 either yet but level 2 seems to be the most accurate. But of course, I can't diagnose a child based on a video. Psychologist can have a hard time with the level of asd because some kids progress and other don't, so they calculate the level in function of what they see during the assessment only and some kids are just not doing well with assessments but then, at school, they are doing pretty well.

What help did she get ? In details please

Some kids develop later do you think she doesn’t have autism?

How old was she in this video?

How old is she in this video ?

Damn I would’ve gotten mad too…

we suspect my mom who is age 68 is level 1

She is definitely not a level 3

They be so quick to say your child has autism 😭 my 3 year old son was diagnosed with autism and adhd....but who know what the future holds

I think maybe the injection at a lot of kids take the injection didn’t talk