When Should Parents Step Back From Their Autistic Teens Life?
When Should Parents Step Back From Their Autistic Teen’s Life? Friday November 3, 2006When a child with autism is young, parents are encouraged to build a team, make playdates and support every step of development. Every day, someone else makes the point that “you are your child’s best advocate” — and they’re probably right. Then, suddenly, your children are teens. And instead of supporting you for rallying around your child, teachers and therapists tell you it’s time to back off. But your child is still your child, and as an autistic teen she may need more emotional support than she did as a little one. How much parent involvement is appropriate? Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel, family psychologists, offer insight and advice. Comments (0)See All Posts
