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From Jo Rudy, your Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Most parents worry at least a little about whether their approaches to health, education, recreation, discipline, independence, food, clothing and other basics of life are the right ones for their kids.

Parents with kids on the autism spectrum, though, go through a sort of super-sized angst. And they go through it over and over again.

Autism Parents and the "What If" Syndrome

What if something you did caused your child's autism? What if the one therapy you didn't choose could have cured it? If these questions sound familiar, you're not alone!

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When it comes to autism, there are some things you can control - and other things you can't. Here are tools and resource to help you tell which is which and what to do about it.

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Autism is stressful. But sometimes the stress can get out of control. Psychologists Naseef and Cindy Ariel help you sort out whether it's time to seek professional help.

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