Here's What You Need To Do First After Your Child Gets Diagnosed With Autism

In this video, we're going to share five things you should do first after your child is diagnosed with autism. These are things you need to do to help your child and to support your family during this difficult time.

Whatever your reaction may be, these are essential steps you need to take in order to help your child and support your family during this time. So be prepared and don't wait - start taking action right away!

Autism Resources that may be helpful:
National Autism Association

Autism Speaks

Autism Society

Autism Support Network

Autism Parenting Magazine

CDC

Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:12 Identify Your Feelings
01:30 Find healthy ways to cope with your emotions
02:38 Educate yourself about autism
03:38 Look into appropriate supports for your child
05:18 Research community resources

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[donnawinger]

The best advice I have as a therapist and a parent of a child on the spectrum is to seek out your local Autism Society. This group was super helpful for me and my family in the beginning. I found a group of parents with children on the spectrum of various ages who I could talk to. They were able to help me and my husband cope and adapt. They directed us to local resources for my son. The organization provided free events for my kid and his sibling, and educational information pertaining to autism.