Thursday, June 30, 2011

How Does Your Child with Autism Make You Proud?

Autism - Signs, Symptoms, Treatments, Resources, Support for Autism

For most parents, children are a source of pride.  Their adorable faces, first steps and achievements along the way all reflect back on mom and dad.  It's a good feeling.

For parents of children with autism, pride can get lost in a flood of anxiety, negative judgements, therapies and ...  let's be honest - public embarrassment.  It's a rare parent of a child with autism who doesn't occasionally feel it would be easier - and less stressful - to raise a typically developing child.  It's even rarer to find the parent of a child with autism who has never felt judged as a result of their child's odd behaviors, tantrums or lack of social skills.

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