Chapter 11 - MONDAY
Dr. Feldman completed the assessment Monday.
We did not delay.
We did not ask for a favorable label.
We asked for truth.
The findings were careful.
Elsie met criteria for autism spectrum disorder with language-development differences and significant sensory sensitivities.
Support needs:
Moderate in certain environments.
Low in others.
Good cognitive strengths.
Strong visual memory.
Deep attachment to familiar caregivers.
Excellent prognosis for growth with appropriate therapy, communication support, predictable routines, and adults who stopped treating accommodation as surrender.
No tragedy.
No prophecy.
A child.
Commonwealth activated Enhanced Care Administration.
Independent care manager:
Dr. Rebecca Lane, a pediatric-care coordinator with no connection to either family.
Marcus objected initially.
Then withdrew the objection on advice of counsel and his therapist.
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The door Helena feared opened.
The house did not collapse.
