What to do when your child is diagnosed as autistic;

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Support them.

Help them realize that being autistic is not a bad thing.

Realize that they will ALWAYS BE autistic.

Help them grow from an autistic child to an autistic adult.

LOVE THEM. LOVE THE EVER-LOVING SHIT OUT OF THEM. AUTISM IS NOT A FUCKING TRAGEDY.

REALIZE THAT THIS IS NOT ABOUT YOU.