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How to hold hope when your child receives a disability diagnosis

My daughter was just diagnosed with autism and everyone keeps telling me about all the things she won't be able to do, but she's still the same kid who was building elaborate fairy houses yesterday.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The labels meant to provide understanding can overshadow the person you already know and love.

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