Looking for guidance with Autism. (beehaw.org)

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My child was just diagnosed with being on the spectrum. Having no personal experience or information about it, I am looking to better educate myself in order to be a better advocate for my son. I realize there is a lot of disinformation out there, so where is a good place to start? I know this is a really big question but anything helps.

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[-] TehPers@beehaw.org 1 points 1 month ago

Same situation for me (lots of family and friends who have autism), and I agree. Talk to people with autism. They will be your best source of real information.

Also, everyone has different needs, and autism differs quite a bit between male and female, so try to get a wide range of experiences.

It also helps to consider what level your kid was diagnosed at because the needs for a nonverbal L3 are very different from a L1.

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