From long driving hours to different therapists, to developing individual learning plans, extra study sessions, and helping them in the tiniest tasks that can be performed independently, such as getting dressed – the life of a parent of an autistic child can be deemed as nothing short of overwhelming, even if also rewarding and heart-warming. In light of autism month in April, we delve deeper into the familial life of those with autism. Inside the house of an autistic child are not just separate individuals, but a family that lives as one individual. Wherever the child goes or does, the parents act as their shadow to help them navigate and go about their day-to-day life. Sometimes it can often feel like that parent is reliving their childhood all over again, or are selling their hearts to another independent soul. They aren’t just a parent, they are also the teacher, the coach, the friend, the manager and the advocate or ‘PR’ person for their child. But amid all of this, where can they find their own source of support and right to better treatment and care? Mai Al-Dahan, 43, is a…
Why ‘Autism Diaries’ Advocates for More Support for Parents With an Autistic Child
April 25, 2022
