[Love this series from Stories About Autism]

I know from first hand experience that the adjustments you make to try and make life better for your autistic child, can leave you feeling quite isolated.
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You’re not always able to attend the social occasions that you took for granted you would go to as a family, and start to see those who were close to you less often than you’d like to. You can’t just get a babysitter.
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You feel overwhelmed trying to learn more about autism, what works for your child, how to reduce meltdowns, whilst also fighting to get them the support they deserve. Often it’s on top of a severe lack of sleep.
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You forget to reply to a message or two. You don’t make somebody’s birthday. You cancel going to a family get… More