I have a 20-year old autistic son. Like every parent that realizes their child needs help, we explored all the treatments available. My wife and I noticed most parents get fixated on these treatments desperately seeking a cure. Many parents get emotionally stuck, failing to accept their children for who they are. They view their child as broken or defective. In their non-acceptance, in my opinion, they fall in their primary duty to love and accept their child unconditionally.

Autistic child know they are different. Imagine how they must feel if in their difference they also feel broken, defective, and a failure for not being what their parents want them to be. That is the sad reality for far too many of these beautiful young souls.