Originally Posted by mrs.meg:
I had a boy in my care a few years ago that I thought seemed autistic. The parents never made comments about the behaviors and I was tired of taking care of a 3 1/2 year old that was more like a 1-year old. So, I decided to talk to the parents about this, well, it did not go well. They were angry and offended. So, I learned to never say anything about a child unless it is directly affecting me or the other children. I feel it is the parents responsibility to decide what is best for the child, not mine. However, I am much more choosy about who I will care for now.
You are so right! I thought a child was autistic in my care 4 years ago and I told the Mom I thought something was wrong. She got angry and pulled him out.
Well what do you know? As soon as he started Kindergarten the teacher asked for him to be tested. And now he is a special needs child getting special services at school.