"Treating autistic kids like babies and giving them whatever they want. They grow up to be socially dysfunctional adults who will throw a temper tantrum if they have to do something they don't like for a few minutes."
"Thankfully, I think this is starting to fall out of favor, but parents with autistic or otherwise neurodivergent kids who try to make them 'indistinguishable' (this was common language when I was a kid). I'm not saying let them do whatever they want, but the focus should be on helping kids navigate and cope with the situations they're faced with as they discover the way their brains work, not on getting them to suppress any sign that they're different and trying to force them into the mold of a 'normal' kid."
Some parents treat autistic children like babies and give them whatever they want, which can lead to social dysfunction and tantrums as adults. Other parents try to make neurodivergent children indistinguishable from peers, encouraging suppression of differences. Effective support emphasizes teaching coping strategies, helping children understand their sensory and social needs, and providing boundaries that foster adaptive behavior. Support should prioritize skill-building and self-understanding rather than forcing conformity to a 'normal' mold. A balanced approach that respects neurodiversity while promoting navigation of real-world situations reduces long-term social difficulties.
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