{"id":892,"date":"2023-03-20T15:44:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T14:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nlautis-gadamael.savviihq.com\/?page_id=892"},"modified":"2023-07-07T13:39:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T11:39:49","slug":"wait-and-see-or-take-action-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.autismejongekind.nl\/en\/autisme-bij-kinderen-informatie-voor-ouders\/stappenplan-bij-een-vermoeden-van-autisme\/afwachten-of-actie-ondernemen\/","title":{"rendered":"Wait and see, or take action?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can become apparent at a very young age. It is therefore important to pay attention to any concerns about your child\u2019s development, especially when they are still young. For young children, relatively light-touch support is often enough to have a positive impact on their development.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Developmental problem or not?<\/h2>\n

There are average ages at which most children can do certain things (see: overall development of children<\/a>). At the same time, each child is unique, and each child develops at their own pace. Therefore, it is sometimes difficult to determine whether developmental problems will resolve themselves, or whether help is needed to spur development.<\/p>\n

Often parents, as well as professionals, are inclined to wait and see. This can be appropriate, because children can indeed suddenly have a spurt in their development. In that case, problems turn out to be temporary. But sometimes, by waiting, precious time is unintentionally lost and problems increase. Whereas for young children, relatively light-touch support is often enough to positively influence their development.<\/p>\n

Why should you take action early?<\/h2>\n

There are three key reasons why it is important to take action at the first signs of problems in your child\u2019s development:<\/p>\n