Autism: Understanding, Supporting, and Standing with Families A compassionate guide for families raising children on the autism spectrum Autism touches millions of families across the world. Yet for many parents, the diagnosis still arrives wrapped in fear, confusion, and unanswered questions. This blog exists to replace fear with facts, myths with truth, and isolation with understanding. What Is Autism? Autism , clinically referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) , is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts socially, and experiences the world around them. It is called a spectrum because autism presents differently in each individual. Some children may require significant daily support, while others live independently and thrive in structured environments. Autism is not a disease , not contagious , and not caused by parenting . Every autistic child experiences the world in their own unique way Autism by the Numbers: Globa...
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