A family Guide to Coping with a Autism Diagnosis.

As the parent of a child diagnosed with autism, one of your biggest personal challenges is going to be coping with the grief you feel regarding your child’s diagnosis. Many of the parents I work with feel incredibly guilty and selfish for grieving for their child, but what they don’t realize is that most parents of autistic children have the same response. In this presentation, we will explore the different stages, talk about how to keep the family unit strong, and learn the next steps after the diagnosis.