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What Not to Say to Parents of Children with Autism

by Parent Co. June 09, 2016

A mother lists five things you should never say to a parent of a child with autism. 1. “What’s wrong with him?” 2. “I’m sorry.” 3. “Just tell him to stop.” (When he’s screaming or loud.) 4. “Isn’t he too old/big for that?” 5. “He’ll grow out of it.”
To read the full essay, click over to: What You Shouldn’t Say to a Parent of a Child With Autism | The Mighty

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