Autism does not discriminate as it knows no gender, race, color, religion, or ethnic group. It will however no matter what family unit you are a part of, bring with disruption and change life as you know it. Here's a glimpse of what it's like when Autism arrives to a family unit abruptly and without warning...

A - Arrests you emotionally,physically, socially, and financially.

U - You are Unsure of what do next but,

T - Time is of the essence as you must teach behavior modifications and "rules" and,

I - Instill value. Child-first language is a must, because

S - Success is achievable and possible. So becoming a

M - Master of consistency, is necessary!

Now what's your excuse for not committing to being successful or overcoming what you may see as massive. If a family facing a journey with Autism can believe beyond the silence, perverse pass the stemming, soar over communication obstacles, and know that "one day" my child will tell me he/she loves me, then you have none.