Too many parents of kids with autism are being told that aggressive behavior should be handled with endless accommodations, soft responses, and special treatment. I understand why that feels comforting in the moment. Living with aggression is exhausting and scary. But here’s the truth parents need to hear: Special treatment does not last forever. When aggression is excused instead of addressed, options shrink as kids get older. Teenagers and adults with autism who are violent struggle to access
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Too many parents of kids with autism are being told that aggressive behavior should be handled with endless accommodations, soft responses, and special treatment. I understand why that feels comforting in the moment. Living with aggression is exhausting and scary. But here’s the truth parents need to hear: Special treatment does not last forever. When aggression is excused instead of addressed, options shrink as kids get older. Teenagers and adults with autism who are violent struggle to access
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