A lot of people think that being a parent of an autistic child isn’t that bad. They think that you’re not parenting your child. You don’t have structure at home. I followed books, took classes, took vitamins, had a healthy diet, joined parenting groups and follow all doctors instructions. There is no straight line with autism. No matter how much you try to prepare, nothing is clear cut. One autistic child is not the same as another. And for those who think that they know better… I bet you wouldn’t last a day in my shoes.