Autism is not new. How we respond to it is.
Autism is not new. It’s been around a long time and we just hear more about it now. As a society we need to have understanding of ASD (Autism Specturm Disorder) and be inclusive.
The Emotional Rollercoaster that is Autism Spectrum Disorder
Being a grandparent to a child on the autism spectrum can be an emotional rollercoaster. You mourn the life you wanted for them, but also marvel in the life that they can have. Looking at life through my autistic granddaughter’s eyes has given me new perspective on what life is.