Comments on: Family Fund Blog: Relationships https://mychildhasautism.co.uk/2019/02/21/family-fund-blog-relationships/ Parenting Children on the Autism Spectrum Sat, 23 Feb 2019 10:22:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Louise https://mychildhasautism.co.uk/2019/02/21/family-fund-blog-relationships/#comment-100 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 10:22:56 +0000 https://mychildhasautism.co.uk/?p=83#comment-100 In reply to Frances Thurley.

Thank you Fran for your thoughtful comment. So true. x

]]> By: Frances Thurley https://mychildhasautism.co.uk/2019/02/21/family-fund-blog-relationships/#comment-91 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:58:14 +0000 https://mychildhasautism.co.uk/?p=83#comment-91 Well said, Louise. A strong support system is essential, as is making time for the the ones you love, including friends and family. Autism can be as isolating for the family as it is for the sufferer within that family, so genuine kindness from others, as well as an attentive listening ear is always appreciated. Also, making the extra effort to include families dealing with autism in social and other events may well bring rewards in unexpected ways, while helping them to enjoy socializing in a relaxed environment. Whatever they offer in the way of support – even in the way of kindness and understanding – good friends are always greatly cherished and appreciated by autism families in ways you might never know.

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