Article: The first day of school. (for an autistic child)

Today is the first day of school. My son, Andy, is entering the first grade. He gets on the bus as if this were any other day. But I know that today is very special. I am excited for him and very nervous. I want him to like his new school and his teachers. I want him to be accepted and to make new friends.

On this first day of school, I have the same hopes as all parents. But my fears are different--as different as my son.

When Andy was very young, my husband and I knew that something was wrong. His language was not developing appropriately, and his behavior was "not quite right." After many evaluations, Andy was diagnosed with autism.

Andy ...

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