[love this from Stories About Autism]

Soon after Jude’s diagnosis, I met another couple whose son is autistic, and a few years older than Jude.
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It felt amazing to talk to people who just got it. Who had been through similar experiences, similar worries, and just understood everything I said. They became great friends.
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Over the years, and especially since starting this page, there’s been many people who have come into my life who just ‘get it.’
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Who you don’t have to explain to about why you can’t make it to the birthday party.
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Why your child is barefoot in the playground, flicking sand everywhere.
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Why they’re wearing ear defenders.
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How tiring it is having to fight so hard for the support your child needs and deserves.… More