Sunday, November 18, 2007

Advice for parents with new diagnosis

If you have a child that has just been diagnosed with autism, or a child that has just been born with birth defects, my advice to you is this: Have faith.

Have faith in yourself, for you will be amazing yourself with your capacity to learn, to grow, to care for your child.

Have faith in others, for you will be needing the help of therapists, doctors, teachers, friends and family. There are so many people who care about you and your child deeply. Seek them and you will find a world of compassion and commitment.

Have faith that what ever force created a world that can have so much struggle and pain has the capacity to bring joy and peace to you and your child.

I also recommend listening to Bob Marley's song Three Birds as often as possible.

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