{"id":4683,"date":"2026-05-07T19:19:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T23:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/uncategorized\/navigating-the-path-after-an-autism-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T19:19:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T23:19:14","slug":"navegando-el-camino-despues-de-un-diagnostico-de-autismo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/navegando-el-camino-despues-de-un-diagnostico-de-autismo\/","title":{"rendered":"Navegando el Camino Despu\u00e9s de un Diagn\u00f3stico de Autismo: Una Gu\u00eda para Padres"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4683\" class=\"elementor elementor-4683\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30882f17 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30882f17\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-256087cd\" data-id=\"256087cd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb089f8 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"fb089f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTabla de contenidos\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__fb089f8\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Abrir la tabla de contenidos\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__fb089f8\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Cerrar la tabla de contenidos\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__fb089f8\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceda79b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ceda79b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism, Now What?<\/strong><\/h2><p>An autism diagnosis changes the direction of your questions overnight.<\/p><p>You may have suspected it. You may have been surprised. Either way, once you hear the words <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/servicios\/diagnostico-y-pruebas-del-autismo\/\">diagn\u00f3stico del trastorno del espectro autista<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, the focus shifts immediately to:<\/p><p><strong>What happens now?<\/strong><\/p><p>The truth is that an autism diagnosis does not give you a single instruction manual. It gives you information, and what you do with that information matters.<\/p><p>Esta gu\u00eda de <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\">ABA Centers of Florida<\/a><\/strong> walks you through what to expect, what to prioritize, and how to move forward after your child receives an autism diagnosis.<\/p><h2><strong>What an Autism Diagnosis Actually Means<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-625123d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"625123d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc69ea3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc69ea3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ef848 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9ef848\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social communication, behavioral flexibility, and sensory processing. It is described as a \u201cspectrum\u201d because its presentation varies widely from one individual to another.<\/p><p>No two children with autism look exactly alike.<\/p><p>Some speak fluently but struggle socially. Others have limited verbal communication but demonstrate strong visual or analytical abilities. Some adapt easily in structured settings but struggle with transitions or peer relationships.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d489e91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d489e91\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e03ffb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e03ffb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacked-wooden-letter-blocks-spelling-out-the-words-autism-diagnosis-on-a-smooth-surface.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6466\" alt=\"Stacked wooden letter blocks spelling out the words autism diagnosis on a smooth surface\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacked-wooden-letter-blocks-spelling-out-the-words-autism-diagnosis-on-a-smooth-surface.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacked-wooden-letter-blocks-spelling-out-the-words-autism-diagnosis-on-a-smooth-surface-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacked-wooden-letter-blocks-spelling-out-the-words-autism-diagnosis-on-a-smooth-surface-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacked-wooden-letter-blocks-spelling-out-the-words-autism-diagnosis-on-a-smooth-surface-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacked-wooden-letter-blocks-spelling-out-the-words-autism-diagnosis-on-a-smooth-surface-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7b265 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d7b265\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4a69ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4a69ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When your child receives an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, the evaluation report often includes a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/aba-blog\/\">level of support<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><h3><strong>Level 1 \u2013 Requiring Support<\/strong><\/h3><p>Children at this level may communicate verbally and function independently in many areas but struggle with social nuance, organization, or flexibility.<\/p><h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/autismo-de-nivel-2-explicado\/\">Level 2<\/a> \u2013 Requiring Substantial Support<\/strong><\/h3><p>Communication differences are more evident. Social interaction requires consistent assistance, and behavioral rigidity may affect daily routines.<\/p><h3><strong>Level 3 \u2013 Requiring Very Substantial Support<\/strong><\/h3><p>Significant communication challenges and behavioral differences require ongoing, structured support across settings.<\/p><p>These levels are not fixed identities. They describe your child\u2019s current support needs, not their future potential. Development can and does change over time.<\/p><h2><strong>The First 30 Days After an Autism Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2><p>When parents search for what to do after an autism diagnosis, they often encounter long lists. In reality, the first month is about clarity and coordination.<\/p><ol><li><strong style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">Review the Evaluation Carefully<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Before enrolling in multiple services, review the report. Ask:<\/p><ul><li>What are my child\u2019s strongest skills?<\/li><li>Where are the most urgent delays?<\/li><li>What therapies were recommended, and why?<\/li><li>How many hours of intervention are suggested?<\/li><\/ul><p>Understanding the reasoning behind recommendations prevents reactive decision-making.<\/p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">2. Verify Insurance and Service Eligibility<\/strong><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parents-attending-an-autism-evaluation.jpg\" alt=\"Parents attending an autism evaluation\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parents-attending-an-autism-evaluation.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parents-attending-an-autism-evaluation-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parents-attending-an-autism-evaluation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parents-attending-an-autism-evaluation-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parents-attending-an-autism-evaluation-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parents-attending-an-autism-evaluation-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><p>An autism diagnosis often opens eligibility for:<\/p><ul><li>Early intervention programs (if under 3)<\/li><li>Public school services (age 3+)<\/li><li>Private therapy coverage<\/li><li>Medicaid waivers (if applicable)<\/li><\/ul><p>Contact your insurance provider to confirm ABA therapy coverage, session limits, and required authorizations. This step often determines how quickly services can begin.<\/p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">3. Prioritize Communication<\/strong><\/p><p>Communication is frequently the first therapeutic priority.<\/p><p>Whether your child is verbal, minimally verbal, or nonverbal, improving communication reduces frustration and increases independence.<\/p><p>This may involve:<\/p><ul><li>Speech-language therapy<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/speech\/disorders\/aac\/?srsltid=AfmBOopVt49oZDp2GEtSgbDq75-mDV-_3gYMpaUvAxhiMjjLdENbahB0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Augmentative or alternative communication systems<\/a> <\/strong>(AAC)<\/li><li>Functional communication training<\/li><li>Structured behavioral communication programs<\/li><\/ul><p>When communication improves, many behavioral challenges decrease.<\/p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">4. Begin Evidence-Based Intervention<\/strong><\/p><p>Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA therapy) is commonly recommended following an autism diagnosis because it focuses on measurable skill development.<\/p><p>ABA therapy targets:<\/p><ul><li>Functional communication<\/li><li>Social reciprocity<\/li><li>Adaptive daily living skills<\/li><li>Emotional regulation<\/li><li>Reduction of behaviors that interfere with learning<\/li><\/ul><p>Programs are individualized. Therapy plans are built around your child\u2019s strengths, developmental level, and specific goals.<\/p><p>Research consistently shows that structured early intervention improves long-term outcomes in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df901b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df901b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>School Planning After an Autism Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2><p>If your child is age three or older, an autism diagnosis allows you to request a formal evaluation from your local school district.<\/p><p>This may lead to:<\/p><ul><li>An Individualized Education Program (IEP)<\/li><li>Speech therapy services<\/li><li>Occupational therapy support<\/li><li>Behavioral accommodations<\/li><li>Specialized classroom placement (if needed)<\/li><\/ul><p>Educational services are not about lowering expectations. They are about aligning support with how your child learns best.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c29b62e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c29b62e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/servicios\/terapia-aba-en-la-escuela-2\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Terapia ABA en la Escuela<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07163df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07163df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Understanding Sensory and Behavioral Differences<\/strong><\/h2><p>After an autism diagnosis, parents often begin noticing patterns they previously dismissed.<\/p><p>Sensory sensitivities may include:<\/p><ul><li>Strong reactions to noise or lighting<\/li><li>Avoidance of certain textures<\/li><li>Seeking deep pressure or movement<\/li><\/ul><p>Behavioral rigidity may include:<\/p><ul><li>Difficulty with transitions<\/li><li>Strict routines<\/li><li>Intense focus on specific interests<\/li><\/ul><p>Recognizing these patterns allows you to proactively adjust environments rather than react to meltdowns.<\/p><h2><strong>What Progress Looks Like<\/strong><\/h2><p>One of the most important things parents ask after an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis is: <em>Will my child improve?<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b80b40d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b80b40d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5564379 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5564379\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6103bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6103bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Progress rarely happens overnight. It often appears as:<\/p><ul><li>Small increases in communication<\/li><li>Shorter duration of meltdowns<\/li><li>Greater tolerance for change<\/li><li>Improved independence in daily tasks<\/li><li>More successful peer interactions<\/li><\/ul><p>Consistency across therapy and home settings plays a significant role in maintaining gains.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4cf090 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e4cf090\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b19d6e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b19d6e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kid-with-autism-improving-communication-skills.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6468\" alt=\"Kid with autism improving communication skills\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kid-with-autism-improving-communication-skills.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kid-with-autism-improving-communication-skills-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kid-with-autism-improving-communication-skills-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kid-with-autism-improving-communication-skills-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kid-with-autism-improving-communication-skills-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24a32b1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24a32b1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dbcadd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0dbcadd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Taking Care of Yourself<\/strong><\/h2><p>An autism diagnosis affects the entire family.<\/p><p>Parents often experience:<\/p><ul><li>Emotional exhaustion<\/li><li>Decision fatigue<\/li><li>Information overload<\/li><li>Comparison with peers<\/li><\/ul><p>Seeking parent support groups, counseling, or simply building a trusted support network can protect your own well-being. Stable caregivers provide stable environments.<\/p><h2><strong>The Current Landscape of Autism<\/strong><\/h2><p>According to the most recent <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/74\/ss\/ss7402a1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC<\/a> <\/strong>data, approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States is identified with autism spectrum disorder. Increased awareness and earlier screening have contributed to earlier diagnosis and access to intervention.<\/p><p>You are not alone in this process.<\/p><h2><strong>The Role of ABA Therapy After an Autism Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2><p>ABA therapy remains one of the most extensively studied interventions for autism.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1750946718300485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders<\/a> <\/strong>found that Applied Behavior Analysis programs are effective, providing significant benefits to children with ASD across various areas. Specifically, they were highly influential in enhancing intellectual abilities and moderately effective in improving communication, expressive, and receptive skills. Additionally, they showed moderate effectiveness in improving IQ as measured by non-verbal tests, overall adaptive behavior, and socialization.<\/p><p>The purpose of ABA therapy is not to change identity or suppress individuality. It is to equip children with practical skills that reduce barriers to participation in home, school, and community environments.<\/p><p>When therapy is individualized and data-driven, progress becomes measurable.<\/p><h2><strong>Support From ABA Centers of Florida<\/strong><\/h2><p>En <strong>ABA Centers of Florida<\/strong>, we work with families immediately following an autism diagnosis to translate evaluation findings into structured plans.<\/p><p>Ofrecemos:<\/p><ul><li>Comprehensive autism evaluations<\/li><li>Servicios de intervenci\u00f3n temprana<\/li><li>Individualized ABA therapy in home and community settings<\/li><li>Parent collaboration and skill-building guidance<\/li><\/ul><p>Our focus is practical skill development that increases independence while respecting each child\u2019s strengths.<\/p><p>If your child has recently received an autism diagnosis and you need clear next steps, call <a href=\"tel:+17727731975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>(772) 773-1975<\/strong><\/a> o <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/contactanos\/\">cont\u00e1ctanos en l\u00ednea<\/a> <\/strong>to speak with our team.<\/p><p>An autism diagnosis is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of informed action.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b58a6 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"67b58a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/contactanos\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child is a moment that can stir a whirlwind of emotions. It&#8217;s like stepping into unknown territory, and you might wonder, &#8220;What do I do after my child is diagnosed with autism?&#8221; Well, take a deep breath. 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