Throwing open the curtains and stimming.

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Today is Autism Awareness Day.



In the past, I've stormed villages and took on 50 Cent and talked about marbles. I've shared some ugly truths that parents of typical children might not have known how to respond to. Do you express sympathy to the mom who admitted her child isn't potty trained? Do you brush off confessions that they've never experienced a normal, reciprocal conversation? Do you say sorry or offer condolences or do you focus entirely on the positives and turn a blind eye to anyth...