Parenting Advice

I refuse to give any parenting advice.

I'm not into giving it.

Also, not that into receiving it, unless of course it's coming from a specialist, one who has not only researched for awhile, but has practiced for awhile too.

Though...if I could offer one piece of advice, I would highly recommend, on those days you know you need to get your baby with autism to the park or any other public space, because you know he needs to get used to it and learn how to socialize, exist with others in a functional way, but you are also for whatever reason not equipped with the diplomacy skills (sick, tired, anxious from hard day at work, insecure by your bad make-up day, yucky because you haven't had your mustache waxed for a few months, etc.), do what I do: wear your autism parent shirt and bring your death stare with you to said public spaces and as soon as intolerant persons misstep, arch your chest and your pupil in their direction. You don't necessarily need your voice to advocate. Nothing like some good ole nonverbal communication to take the breath out of the certainty of another person's judgement. Crazy hair helps too.