What should you know?

What should you know about autism? If a parent finds out that their son or daughter has autism, what do they need to know in order to move forward. I think that this is important for people to think about and to really understand.
The first thing that a parent might want to know and find out is where does their child land on the autism spectrum. This is going to tell you a lot about what you might expect. Although it is important to know what to expect though, it is also important to  not make any final decisions on what your child can do and is capable of. What do I mean? Well for instance if you read somewhere that your child will not be able to communicate effectively or be able interact appropriate socially, don't completely rule that out for your child. Just as any other child will do, children tend to surprise us. Remember to keep encouraging and supporting your child to succeed.
Another thing that a parent might want to know when finding out about their child with autism is what they can do to help them succeed in their life and their ambitions. Therapy can do amazing things for children and will empower them to hone in on their strengths rather than their weaknesses.
A big thing that a parent should know is what kinds of things the schools in their district offer for a child with autism. The more research and knowledge that a parent can gain the better informed they will be to made good decisions.