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Raising a Child with Autism… Seven Dangerous Mistakes Parents Make!
1. Raising a Child with Autism… Seven Dangerous Mistakes Parents Make!
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The very first time any parent is told that their child has any case of autism is a life changing
moment that will never be forgotten.
This moment can then turn into years of guilt or even anger, as the child they once knew to be
playful, outgoing and very well spoken begins to drawback, becoming less communicative, more
and more distant and unable to control their emotions.
Your child is no longer welcoming to kisses and hugs that once calmed him/her and unusual
habits and obsessions become an important part of your child’s life. As a caring and loving
parent, it is only natural that you try everything to bring your child back out of the world they’ve,
now,created for themselves, but nothing ever seems to work.
You talk to so many doctors, nurses, child-care specialists, positive parenting groups – anyone
who you hope would be able to help you find the key to your child’s behavior. And finally, you
have received confirmation: your child is diagnosed with Autism.
Although, it can be a relief to finally discover and know the reason for your child’s difficulties –
and to realize that it is not at all your fault – a diagnosis of Autism can absolutely feel like a life
sentence. Parents of children with Autism experience a wide range of emotions – confusion,
resentment, and at times even guilt; that they weren't able to somehow ‘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 realize 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 caregivers, to protect them and do what’s best for them. And, while you can’t protect
your child from Autism, you can give them the tools they so desperately need to help them to
live with the condition and realize 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
