As a parent of a child with autism we face difficulties everyday. We make the best out of every moment and everyday. We do our best but need autism awareness and acceptance. In order to ensure acceptance we need understanding about autism. Here are 10 misconceptions people think about autism.
1. Children will outgrow the diagnosis of Autism.
2. Parents of a child with autism have "bad parenting" skills.
3. All children with Autism are the same.
4. A childs behavior is controllable.
5. Children with autism can learn like all other non disabled children.
6. There is nothing wrong with the child, they just need to be disciplined.
7. Parents of children with autism want sympathy.
8. God wouldn't give you a child with autism if he knew you couldn't handle it.
9. We need to teach our kids how to play well with other kids.
10. We need to teach our kids to share with other kids.
Here are 10 conceptions from an autism parent about other parents.
1. Why don't you ask me questions about my childs behavior? ( you will learn valuable information).
2. Why does your child misbehave?
3. Why don't you discipline your child better?
4. How do you feel when people stare at your child misbehaving?
5. Why is your child mean to other children?
6. Why can't you control your child?
7. Why do parents assume our children are misbehaving and when your child is misbehaving its ok?
8. What can autism parents do to get more awareness and understanding?
9. Why cant my child with autism play with your child who doesn't have autism?
10. Why do parents have to be so mean towards autism parents?
You see when you assume you don't get the whole picture. In order to understand and accept children with autism you have to be open about the situation and ask questions. A child shouldn't be labeled as a "bad child" because you don't know the situation. Less criticism and more Awareness, Acceptance and Understanding.
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