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How parental advocacy navigates accommodation versus stigma

My son is autistic and high-functioning but the school wants to put him in special ed and I don't know if I'm advocating or denying reality.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Protecting children from labels can conflict with securing necessary support, forcing parents to choose between dignity and resources.

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