Eleven Practical Tips to Raising a Child With Autism

Between hypersensitivities to stimuli to challenges in interacting and communicating in social and educational settings, there are several aspects to the effects of autism on a child.

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A Parent Is Born

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By Shawn Richard

Parenting is never easy, and parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is even more challenging.

Because of certain brain function abnormalities, children with autism develop hypersensitivities and behavioral issues that can be difficult to manage for parents. Parenting children with ASD requires a great deal of effort and patience.

Between hypersensitivities to stimuli to challenges in interacting and communicating in social and educational settings, there are several aspects to the effects of autism on a child.

Often parents go through enormous research to find out about their children’s condition and what they can do to raise the child to grow up to live their best possible lives.

In this article, we look at some practical tips that parents should know to raise an autistic child.

1. Do Not Ever Compare

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