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When your child's behavior leads to social isolation

The other moms stopped inviting us to playdates after my daughter with autism bit someone six months ago and I understand but my heart breaks every time I see the group text I am not part of.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The protective instincts of other parents create a circle of exclusion that punishes both child and parent for differences beyond their control.

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