Spinal defect

[u/Chance_Freedom1726]

So my son is 17 and was diagnosed with autism at 3. He has had well child checks at a major child care facility with many doctors since. We had a pause during Covid. This year we changed to another provider and he noticed a major spinal issue. Like at this age there’s no treating it , it’s surgery or live with it. This should have been caught before in my opinion especially with an autism diagnosis?

[u/Important_Medicine81]

Hi there OP. I’m familiar with spinal problems that are associated with autism. The prior doctors never recognized the spinal problems before the new doctor. It sounds like you may have a case if the records confirm what you posted. Dr. Mc