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through paperwork, appointments,
and goals.
Asking for help could also mean
admitting that there's something
"wrong" with your child and that
can be devastating. It's okay to be
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Dear parents, you did
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Jessica, from Middletown,
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realize my son was delayed. At his
2-year checkup, his pediatrician
said, 'I've been noting some red flags.
I'm pulling the trigger now and you
need to get him evaluated'."
Wappingers mother Christina
recalls questioning if she had done
something wrong or wondering if
maybe she just hadn't been home
enough to give her child what she
needed.
Take the time to go through
whatever emotions you need to
and come out stronger because you
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• Dysarthia: difficulty speaking
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• Autism: difficulty communi-
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