One of the worst things a parent – or teacher – can do is “push” the autistic child into doing things with their peers. The parent has to understand that, due to their ASD, it is highly likely their child won’t be able to fit in. This is a common mistake adults make, usually well meaning, but if done too often or in the ‘wrong’ manner, can lead to mental health problems in the long run.
It must be difficult finding our your child is autistic and accepting that their life (and your family life) is going to be different to how you imagined it would be. All parents want their children to be happy.
Particularly for parents who find it a bit of shock when they discover their child is autistic, or for people who know very little about ASD, learning about this complicated disorder can be daunting and confusing. One place to start is to understand that autistic people experience the world differently to neurotypical people. As an adult before you had your baby, you probably assumed that your offspring was going to be ‘normal’ and have quite a ‘normal’ life?
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