| Are you tired of playing games, wearing masks or | | | | people to control your actions, because of your autistic |
| trying to be someone other than yourself, because | | | | child. If you allow other people to control you, you are |
| you have a child who is autistic? You would like | | | | falling into their mold. You will lose the idea and strength |
| freedom to be accepted for who your are, without the | | | | of daring to be different, because you have an autistic |
| pressure to be someone you are not, for the fact, that | | | | child. |
| you have a child who is different than other children. | | | | As parent(s) and caregiver(s), you want to walk in |
| How can you dare to be different? | | | | love. You must be in touch with yourself and your child. |
| It is difficult at times to comprehend that your child has | | | | Of course you do not want to make the mistake of |
| the disorder of autism. You may have other children in | | | | doing anything you want, whenever you want, with |
| your family who are considered to be born normal | | | | total disregard for the feelings of others. |
| without any disorders. This can be a real challenge, to | | | | On the other hand, dare to be different with your |
| be able to relate this disorder to others. | | | | autistic child, does not mean you allow people to |
| You must remember, that your child was made to be | | | | manipulate and control you to the point where your |
| a unique individual that is a gift to you. Accept your | | | | child and you will never be free, to be who you are |
| child and your circumstances as different and stop | | | | meant to be. If you give into this kind of control, you will |
| being insecure about what other people think. | | | | be giving yourself over to what others expect of you |
| Dare to be different, because your child is autistic | | | | and your child. |
| takes courage and you must overcome your | | | | Remember, dare to be different with your autistic child, |
| insecurities. One thing I have learned is, if I plan to be | | | | requires you to break out of the mold. People will |
| successful at anything, I would have to make choices | | | | always try to fit you and your child into their mold. It |
| of not being like everyone else who does not have an | | | | takes strength to dare to be different and create your |
| autistic child. Ask yourself if you are a person who | | | | own mold that is advantageous for you and your child. |
| pleases people, or are you someone who wants to | | | | Dare to be different requires you and your child to |
| please you and your child? | | | | become who you are meant to be with the many |
| Dare to be different, because your child is autistic | | | | challenges you will have. |
| means being you. It is important to remember, that | | | | You will grow and gain strength and mold your own |
| people who please people, allow others to control their | | | | personality, if you dare to be different. Your child and |
| lives in order to gain acceptance, and approval. You | | | | you will benefit, by respecting the fact that, he or she |
| must be strong and not to allow other opinions of | | | | will be accepted for who they are. |