When I learned my child was autistic, I was devastated. But reading about autism from autistic adults changed my whole perspective. - December 2022

When I learned my child was autistic, I was devastated. But reading about autism from autistic adults changed my whole perspective.

https://www.insider.com/my-child-is-autistic-autistic-adults-changed-my-perspective-2022-12

The article is a personal account of a parent whose perspective on autism was changed after interacting with autistic adults. The parent learned that the misconceptions they had about autism were not accurate and that autistic individuals have unique talents and abilities. The parent's experiences with autistic adults helped them to see the importance of inclusion and acceptance in society.