Getting an early autism diagnosis - Happy Hands With Hallie

This week I talk with Nicola Cooksey, a mum of three girls, including Hallie who is autistic. Nicola has been sharing her family's story on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for the last 18 months on her page Happy Hands With Hallie. ‪@happyhandswith_hallie‬

Join us as we talk about

00:00 Intro
05:28: Early signs Hallie was developing differently
07:21: Early signs of autism in Hallie
12:30 What made me think about autism
17:00 How Hallie got a diagnosis so young.
25:20 Hallie's communication development
30:30 Food and sensory aversions
35:10 Hand flapping
37:40 Sensory regulation
41:15 Meltdowns and what helps
46:00 Parents frustration
48:20 Autism and sleep
54:20 EHCP Process
1:02:15 Why she shares online
1:12:40 One thing she'd like the world to know about autism

Follow Nicola

Instagram:   / happyhandswith_hallie  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

TikTok:   / happyhandswith_hallie  

YouTube: ‪@happyhandswith_hallie‬

Follow me:

Instagram:   / storiesaboutautism  

Facebook:   / storiesaboutautism  

TikTok:   / stories_about_autism  

YouTube:‪@storiesaboutautism‬

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