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Autism & parenting

Below are the best resources we could find on Autism and parenting.

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The Myth of the ‘Autistic Shooter’

The wish to hurt others is tied not to autism but to psychopathy, which manifests in a deficiency or absence of empathy and remorse. Some autistic people may not recognize why they cause distress; psychopaths don’t care that they cause distress.

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Evaluating the Effects of Medication

When a medication is being evaluated to modify the behavior of a person with autism, one must assess the risks versus the benefits.

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An Inside View of Autism

This page is written by Temple Grandin and describes her journey and challenges as a woman affected by autism. Temple outlines the support she received, discusses sensory and auditory difficulties, tactile problems, her squeeze machine and many other topics.

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Tips for Autistic Parents| Purple Ella

Are you a parent who is autistic? I’m sharing my tips as an autistic mother of three.

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A Parent's Guide to Autism Diagnosis

Autism diagnosis can be an overwhelming time for many families. This is an accessible, easy to navigate guide for parents, answering the questions they may have before, during and after diagnosis.

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What to Do When Your Family Doesn’t Accept Your Kid’s Special Needs

When loved ones don’t understand your kid’s symptoms and behaviours, it can be devastating. Here’s how to handle relatives who judge, shame or exclude.

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Autism Parenting - Routines Are Vital

Autism - A routine and structure are vital for the child.

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How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger’s

In the real world, people on the autism spectrum need the same kinds of day-to-day skills everyone else needs to be functional! It’s true.

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How Parents of Children With Autism Can Strengthen Their Relationship

Parents of children with autism may feel more isolated from friends and family, which makes co-parenting support from partners even more significant.

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Outside Looking In: High-functioning Autism From One Mother's Perspective

That's what Vivian M. Lumbard does. She's a mom to teenage twins with high-functioning autism challenges. As a retired air traffic controller, she is familiar with long-term and short-term goals, changing plans on a moment's notice, as well as being able to laugh when stressed.

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