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3. Don’t be a know it all- I know, I know you watched that one special on cable and now you know exactly how to cure my child.and you know what caused his Autism. No, just no, a million times NO! Your friend and her child don’t need you to “solve” their problems or fix anything. Keep the advice to a minimum, and just listen when your friend needs to talk. Remember that there aren’t any “cure-alls” when it comes to the various issues special needs children face. What worked for your aunt, or your boss or the lady on TV may not work for everyone. If you do find information that might be helpful to your friend, share it in a way that invites their input – try “What do you think about this news article?” versus “ I know this is what you should be doing for your child.”
4. Give your friend a break. Take your friend out for coffee when she’s had a bad day. Offer to baby-sit so your friends can have a date night. Or just come over to gossip and watch ratchet reality shows. Sometimes we just need to another grown up to talk to about non mom related things. Yes I know all moms need a break, but the extra demands of parenting an autistic child can be really challenging. Sometimes we just wanna unplug and veg out so they can face the challenges ahead.