http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-darla-clayton-psyd/17-things-you-can-say-to-a-parent-of-a-child-who-has-special-needs-without-sounding-like-a-jerk_b_4953633.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063
Click the link to learn valuable information about what to say and why (as well as what NOT to say)
1. What not to say: "She looks so normal" or "I didn't know anything was wrong with him."
2. What not to say: "He looks fine to me" or "You would never know to look at her."
3. What not to say: "Is it genetic?"
4. What not to say: "He's going to grow out of it, right?"
5. What not to say: "Did you cause her to be in a wheelchair?"
6. What not to say: "My uncle's brother's nephew's cousin has autism, so I know what it's like" or "My nephew's cousin has autism, too. He's really good at math. What's your son gifted in?"
7. What not to say: "Why didn't you stop having kids after the first one?"
8. "God only gives you what you can handle."
9. What not to say: "Have you tried juicing?" or "Why don't you watch this movie about the keto diet?"
10. What not to say: Comments on work, such as: "It must be nice coming late" after running around all morning at appointments or "It must be nice getting to relax all day since you don't have a job."
11. What not to say: "He's one of God's special angels."
12. What not to say: "How in the world did you break both your legs?"
13. What not to say: "I don't know how you do it. You are a great mom" or "Do you really start his IVs, oh dear, I just couldn't possibly do that!"
14. What not to say: "I can't believe you give him (insert medicine or medical procedure here). I would never give that to my child."
15. What not to say: "I nearly had a stroke" or "I think I'm going to have an epileptic fit" or "Are you retarded?"
16. Always use person-first language.
17. Remember we're humans, too. Compliment us without a reference to our child's challenges.
10 Things Your Autistic Friend Wants You To Know
http://www.thefrisky.com/2014-03-20/10-things-your-autistic-friend-wants-you-to-know/
Click the link to learn valuable information about autism.
1. You can look us in the eyes.
2. We’re drawn to each other.
3. Everything’s a big deal to us.
4. We DO understand what’s going on.
5. We’re not always honest.
6. Autism can look like pretty much anything else.
7. We might show affection differently.
8. We are not making excuses, but we don’t owe you explanations.
9. We have a tacit hierarchy.
10. We are not all the same.
Woodstock Chimes Presents - Chimes for Autism - children are neuro-typically different
http://www.upworthy.com/a-neat-thing-happens-when-a-boy-really-really-likes-wind-chimes?c=ufb1
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When is it okay to use the word "retard"? Use this flowchart
http://www.upworthy.com/do-you-sometimes-use-the-word-retard-heres-a-good-way-to-know-when-its-ok-and-when-its-not?c=ufb1
Actually, never. The answer is "never." Find another word.
