12 resources for Pre-Diagnosis
Everything parents need to know about autism — from noticing the first signs through evaluation, diagnosis, and figuring out what to do next. A complete, honest guide written in plain language for families at every stage of the journey.
Everything parents need to know about ADHD — from first concerns through evaluation, diagnosis, and the first steps that actually matter. A complete, honest guide that doesn't pretend this is simple.
The Vanderbilt ADHD Assessment is a free screening tool used by pediatricians for school-age children. Here's what the parent and teacher versions cover, how to read the results, and how to take it free.
Wondering if your child's distractibility, impulsivity, or struggles in school might be ADHD? Here's what the real signs look like — including why girls are so often missed — and how to take the first step.
You noticed something different about your child and you're not sure if you should pursue it. Here's what autism signs actually look like in real life, when to take concerns seriously, and exactly what to do next.
The early signs of autism in toddlers include limited eye contact, not responding to their name, and loss of skills. Here's what to look for by age — and what to do if you're concerned.
ADHD in girls looks different — quieter, more internal, easier to dismiss. Here's what the real signs are, why girls get missed for years, and how to take the first step toward answers.
Autism and ADHD overlap in confusing ways — and a child can have both. Here's how to tell the difference, what co-occurring diagnoses mean, and how to take the first step toward answers.
You've raised your autism concerns before and been told to wait and see. Here's how to walk into the next appointment with specific observations, the right language, and a plan for when you're still not being heard.
Been told your child is just a busy kid? Here's how to walk into the next pediatrician appointment with documentation, the right language, and a plan — so you leave with next steps, not another reassurance.
A developmental pediatrician specializes in autism, ADHD, and developmental conditions — but not every family needs one. Here's what they do, when to seek one out, and how to get an appointment.
The M-CHAT is a free autism screening tool for toddlers ages 16–30 months. Here's what the test covers, how to read low, medium, and high-risk results, and what to do next.
Everything parents need to know about autism — from noticing the first signs through evaluation, diagnosis, and figuring out what to do next. A complete, honest guide written in plain language for families at every stage of the journey.
Everything parents need to know about ADHD — from first concerns through evaluation, diagnosis, and the first steps that actually matter. A complete, honest guide that doesn't pretend this is simple.