Raising children with autism

Are you unsure if your child has autism? Today, Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss how to raise children with autism? They share statistics that point to the increase in autism diagnosis and the contributing factors. Listener questions and comments: Mary - I have a child diagnosed with autism. Intervention does work and she's in college now. She was diagnosed at 4 years old. (20:23) Sally - I have a child with autism and I wonder how I can help him navigate his relationship with God. (28:20) Frank - I have a son with Asperger’s. As he got older he didn't want to go to Church. I took him to a neighbor's house, and he realized we were leaving him, and then he wanted to go. (36:41) Addison - I have a 6-year-old diagnosed with autism. Moms out there need to advocate for their child. When my son was was diagnosed, my husband and I couldn't stop crying, but he's changed the way we view life. (41:42) Barbara - I have an autistic granddaughter who is 29 years old. She had bad counselors to begin with. She would love to have a counselor who is autistic. (46:20)