1. Seven Dangerous Mistakes When
Dealing With Childhood Autism
The first time a parent is told that their child has Autism will be a moment that they never forget.
Often, the moment has been preceded by months – or even years – of concern, guilt and even
anger as their once happy and outgoing child becomes less communicative, less expressive and
often less able to control their emotions.
Physical comfort, such as hugs and kisses, that used to soothe your child are no longer welcomed
and unusual habits and obsessions become an important part of your child’s life. As a loving
parent, you try everything to draw your child back out of the little world they’ve created for
themselves, but nothing seems to work.
You talk to doctors, nurses, child-care specialists, positive parenting groups – anyone who can
help you find the key to your child’s behaviour. And finally, it’s confirmed: your child is
diagnosed with Autism.
But, while it can be a relief to finally discover the reason for your child’s difficulties – and to
realize that it’s not your fault – a diagnosis of Autism can feel like a life sentence. Parents of
children with Autism experience a wide range of emotions – confusion, resentment, maybe even
guilt that they were somehow unable to ‘protect’ their child from this condition. Many parents
fear for their child’s future and feel certain that life will never be normal or enjoyable again.
It is vital at this difficult time in your child’s life that you put aside your fears and anger so that
you can realise this one important truth: you are the key to your child’s future.
Children, especially children with Autism, are vulnerable little people and they rely on you, their
parents and care-givers, to protect them and do what’s best for them. And, while you can’t

2. protect your child from Autism, you can give them the tools they so desperately need to help
them to live with the condition and realise the potential that’s locked up inside of them.
BUT – to be able to help your child, you need to make sure that you’re ready to work with them
in the right way.
Seven dangerous mistakes – easy to make, impossible to undo
Sandra Arntzen, M.Ed, specialises in helping children with Autism. Using her twenty years of
experience, Arntzen has identified seven dangerous mistakes that parents and carers can make
when they are faced with a diagnosis of Autism. These mistakes, while easy to make, can halt
your child’s progress or even undo the steps they’ve taken so far.
• Failing to accept the diagnosis
One of the most common – and natural – responses that most parents have when they learnt that
their child has Autism is to go into a state of denial or shock. Many parents and care-givers don’t
really know much about Autism, and what it means for them and their child, but it’s important to
accept the diagnosis, embrace the diagnosis and work on moving forward with that diagnosis.
Once you accept and understand that Autism is part of your child’s life – and part of who they
are – you can start working with them to unlock the potential that’s trapped inside them.
• Feeling guilty about your child’s condition
While it’s natural for parents and care-givers to want the best for their child – and to mourn the
loss of their life ‘before’ Autism – it’s important not to let this guilt get in the way of responsible,
positive parenting.

3. Parents who spend their lives feeling guilty about their child’s Autism – rather than accepting it
as a part of who their child is – risk spoiling their child as a way of ‘making up’ for the
diagnosis. While parents may feel that their Autistic child needs to be wrapped up in cotton wool
and protected from the world, this dangerous tendency can keep children with Autism from
progressing and can even undo the steps that they’ve taken towards leading their own lives.
Even though your child has Autism, it is important to raise them with structure, discipline,
challenges and boundaries. Just like any other child, a child with Autism still needs to be pushed
to become independent. Whether it’s doing their own homework, learning to feed and dress
themselves or simply communicating their needs to you, your child needs to learn how to grow.
Supporting your child appropriately from the earliest possible age is crucial. Today, you can
learn more about these, and the other, dangerous mistakes and learn how to avoid them. Using
this completely FREE webinar by renowned Autism expert Sandra Arntzen, M.Ed, you can be
the positive change in your child’s life.
Remember: you are the key to your child’s future.
Children with Autism need strong parents and care-givers who will give them love, support,
boundaries and structure. While you might still be feeling shell-shocked by your child’s
diagnosis, it’s time to take action. You can start helping your child right now.
Register for your FREE webinar training HERE with Sandra Arntzen, M.Ed now and discover
the key to unlocking childhood Autism.