Accepting the diagnosis of autism

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Accepting the diagnosis of autism

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I think the possibility of autism is difficult for everybody. You're getting a diagnosis that's gonna change your whole life, your dreams and hopes for your child, which is everything you have when you have a new child. So everybody reacts differently, whether it's denial or just their acceptance, the way that they accept it. You have to be respectful of that. I took a while personally to accept it. I wanted to help my child as soon as possible but just internally. It took me a while before I could say that I think my child would have autism.

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Stephanie Rotondi

Mom & Autism Advocate

Stephanie Rotondi is the program coordinator for Generation Rescue, an organization dedicated to autism treatment and recovery. As a mother to an autistic son, Max age six, she has a deep understanding of how research, treatment and support can benefit families living with autism. 

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