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I need to gain perspective from a parent or sibling with a child, diagnosed as autistic?

I worked in healthcare so came across various patients with different symptoms under the diagnosis.
For their appointments we were armed with an array of distractions to help us get through the treatment, in the event these aids were of no use the parents/carers were the best source to help.

I would find days with more than 2 children like this tiring depending on their behaviours but I knew once finished my shift and I got home. I had some rest bite.

How do you as a parent or sibling manage your feelings, energy levels?

Would you say you still try to teach your child as many acceptable "social etiquette" behaviours if they're receptive to it?

Do you try to find ways to maintain at least some dedicated family time?
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Cigarguy · M
My daughter is on the spectrum, has OCD and sensitive processing disorder.

Our life is not easy.
We have a follow schedules, have weekly family planning meeting, nightly recap of her day, meal planning and other things.

It takes alot of work to keep her functioning normal.

She also has a sensory bag, air pods, noise canceling headphones, weighted blanket and other things to help her cope and get though a day.

She goes to canceling and season neurologist.
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@Cigarguy thank you for your response. I appreciate that you must be very tired but I hope you know that you are doing a fantastic job doing all you can to support her.
Trying not to sound condescending here.
Cigarguy · M
@Mellowgirl I am very tired but it's worth it to make sure she can function and do normal things like go to school, movies or even a baseball. It took a lot of work to get her to his point. And I don't regret any of it for a second
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@Cigarguy thank you for your insight 😊