REPLAY: What Autism Parents Wish You Knew | An Episode To Share With Extended Family & Friends

Today we’re in the family room talking about support from extended family and friends. It’s not an easy task for autism families to get the support we need from the people we love. This episode is designed to share with them and make it a bit easier.

This is a replay. The original episode aired 8/3/2022

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In this episode you will discover:

• What inhibits family and friends from reaching out.
• How you can address difficult conversations.
• How autism can affect a family and why we need support.
• Some helpful guidelines for family and friends.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• National Autism Association
• Barry Prizant’s Podcast
• Uniquely Human Book
• Naoki Higashida
• Stephen Shore
• Temple Grandin

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