I am the stepfather of a 14YO girl with rather severe autism (non-verbal, significant self-stimulation or "stimming/stims", multiple comorbidities like OCD beha

I am the stepfather of a 14YO girl with rather severe autism (non-verbal, significant self-stimulation or "stimming/stims", multiple comorbidities like OCD behaviors), and about a month ago our adopted 3YO daughter was also diagnosed based on interviews with us and a couple/few hours with a doctor. The diagnosis of the 3YO will provide access to several services where I live (NY state), and she's already been enrolled in an early education class with others on the spectrum. Before turning 3 she was receiving about 2 hours of in-home speech and therapy per week. Get her to a doctor for diagnosis, as early services can be very helpful in long-term outcomes. We also had early services for the 14YO that unfortunately were not entirely effective due to the seriousness of her condition, but we're optimistic that the 3YO could be in general education classes by elementary school.