Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 no offense and you are right. it always comes from within - who we are on the outside. thanks sonia > I do not know how to say what I think and not be blunt so please > not be > offended. I think it is based on two factors, 1) personality and 2) > self-esteem. I find people with low self-esteem are the ones that > shout at > me like I am deaf when they hear I have autism, they are the ones > to get > most offended when their children are not the image they wished for > and they > are more prone to self-pity. To raise any child you must be > comfortable > with yourself, and I don't mean the NT explanation of looking > secure to > others while being a mess inside. But to raise a child with extra > needs, it > is a requirement for the parents to be secure. Personality only > decides > what insecurities will be magnified. > > > > I would suggest that parents not be afraid to seek counseling for > themselves > to help them be strong. Find a community of like people and learn of > babysitters that can handle a special needs child so you can have > down time. > If that is not possible, at least find moments one day a week to > turn off > the television and have a quiet dinner after child goes to bed. > Maybe these > things can help. > > > > > > > > FATHERS > > > > Just having a thought and wanted to know what everyone thought. Do > fathers have a harder time with their daughters or sons being > autistic? > > I know it sounds strange-but do you thing they react differently? > Any input? > SOnia > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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