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Autistic parents are advantageous to autistic children because they understand each other and can communicate with each other and share interests effectively.
The parents of autistic children really have their work cut out for them.
Autistic people are normal - so yes, if both parents are autistic they may have an autistic child or a neurotypical child, either way that child is normal.
Autism is thought to have a strong genetic link, especially on the fathers side. Autistic people are more likely to have Autistic children, but that's not always the case.
Sometimes its because the parents don't want their son or daughter calling all the time and bothering the other parents.
No, it was founded by a group of London parents in 1962 as the Autistic Children's Aid Society of North London.
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Your parents wouldn't get mad if yoyu need glasses because its not your fault if you cant see.
Many parents do struggle with their autistic child and are concerned about their future. Autism doesn't mean a child/adult who is mentally handicapped. Autistic brains think different and many autistic people only deserved to be understood and not treated like they're sick or handicapped. Autistic children/adults are not sick or handicapped. Many parents should try to understand their autistic child instead of being scared all the time.
This is a great question. And the simple answer is, the resources are exactly the same as for neurotypical parents Solicit the support of family and friends. Understand that you are never alone, there is always help . You can be an amazing parent. Embrace the gift you have been given. For more information;
You don't have a child with autism, you have an Autistic child - recognise their identity. Having an Autistic child isn't what makes you depressed, the fact you're ableist towards that child is making you depressed because you believe that child is worth less as an Autistic person.Get away from other 'Autism Moms'/'Autism Parents' and avoid organizations like Autism Speaks which see Autism as a bad thing, go talk to Autistic people and parents who are allies to their Autistic children so you get a better understanding of how to effectively care for your child and stop seeing them as some sort of burden. Your child is not to blame for your depression.
The parents of autistic children do not have a certain set of personality traits. They differ as with all people.