Does your child with autism know about the diagnosis? When did you tell him or her? As an adult on the spectrum, how did you find out that you have autism? At my cafe book signing last fall, a young woman walked up to my table with her daughter. I don’t think she was in … Continue reading Telling Your Child He Has Autism
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Autism Parents’ First Steps
What happens when parents first hear that their child has autism? As a teacher, I once sat across the table from a mother and father when they first heard that word. Tears flowed when these parents were told that it was just possible that their child had autism. There are parents who have said that … Continue reading Autism Parents’ First Steps