1. Begin today! The earliest intervention is most important, the delays and difficulties must be worked on right away for better results. This is the case with all children, you shape and mold them during their first five years.

2. Have their hearing checked. The language delay could possibly be due to difficulty hearing certain frequencies so you'll want to rule this possibility out, or if it is the case, try to remedy the problem.

3. Implement the GF/CF Diet! I believe this is extremely important to ALL ASD children for three very good reasons: (1) about 75% of ASD kids benefit from the diet-physically, mentally, and behaviorally (2) experimenting will either make your child better or you can live with the knowledge of whether or not it was effective (never know till you try) (3) there is no harm or negative side effects, the diet is actually one of the healthiest. Keep in mind that the child may not show immediate improvements, the proteins must leave the body entirely.

4. Study your insurance situation, if your child doesn't have insurance, look into getting it. I'm a single mother and a full time student, so my child benefits from K-CHIP. Therapies can be costly. Also, depending on the level of disability and your financial situation, you can look into that one as well.

5. Look for speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy (if needed), many children also need sensory integration therapy (touchy, feel, sound, and taste issues). Colleges offer these services relatively inexpensively as to train their students. You can also call your local health department to see if they offer services as well. Plus, you have rights for your child in the school system. All three of these organizations provide for my child.

6. Enroll your child into a preschool program very soon, this provides extra structure and social opportunities.

7. Try the enzyme therapy-find this on the Kirkman's link.