Autism Mothers in Need of More Time for Themselves

Posted by on Saturday, May 7th, 2011

I just read a recent article by a psychiatrist proclaiming that a family with an autistic member needs to “reassess its priorities” and consider professional help in organizing their lives. She went on to emphasize the importance of parents and caregivers taking time out for themselves and spending time alone with their partners and other [...]

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