Autism After the Diagnosis For most parents once your child is
diagnosed with Autism, it may feel as though your world has been
shattered. This diagnosis can be confusing due to its vague
nature as a “spectrum disorder”. The definition of a spectrum
order is simply that there is a range of neurological disorders
that involve some degree of issues like obsessions, repetitive
nature and interpersonal difficulties. The term “spectrum”
simply indicates there can be a wide range of effects for these
issues. The best thing to remember during this process is that
each case is specific, from the diagnosis to how your child
responds to treatment. The best course of action to take is to
be armed with information. This diagnosis can leave parents
feeling scared, isolated and confused about how to deal with
their own children. This certainly does not have to be the case.
Finding support in this journey is the first step in easing into
this diagnosis. There are many other parents struggling with
similar issues needing the