Family Stories: Parents talk about the stigma of autism
The Need to Overcome the Fear of the Diagnosis
Caryn, mother of Jack and Riley, urges parents to ignore the stigma of an autism label and focus on what is most important: getting your children all the services they need to develop essential functional skills.
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