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Six questions not to ask parents of an autistic child

Six questions not to ask parents of an autistic child

April is autism awareness month. About one in sixty-eight children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions that can make having an autistic child even more difficult. I spoke to several parents of children with ASD and here are some answers to…