Family Stories: Parents talk about the stigma of autism
The Importance of Early Detection
Nancy, mother of Dean, encourages parents not to be scared of the autism label, because without a diagnosis a child cannot receive essential therapy services. She recalls how overcoming her own fears about Dean receiving a diagnosis has been critical to his progress.
Videos in this family story
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Dealing with the Stigma of Autism
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Social Challenges of a Having a Child with Autism
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Getting Over the Fear and Working with Your Child
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The Importance of Early Detection
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Putting Your Child's Needs First
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The Need to Overcome the Fear of the Diagnosis
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Understanding Children with Disabilities
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Getting Along with Other Children Can Be a Challenge for a Child with Autism
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The Behaviors of a Child with Autism in Public Can Be Challenging