When you hear that your child has been diagnosed with autism, the worst thoughts come to
your mind. You can feel scared, lonely and overwhelmed. All of these feelings are natural when
dealing with a new situation, but it doesn't have to be terrifying. There are many organizations
and people to help along the way. During the process of coping with the diagnosis of autism,
you may go through a mixture of feelings. Here is what to expect and the stages of dealing with
the diagnosis.
Stage 1 - Denial: This is common and usually happens immediately after you hear the
diagnosis. You could think not my child or the doctors have to be wrong. There is nothing wrong