Has anyone here ever felt like their autistic child eventually became “neurotypical” over time, or reached a point where the differences became much less noticeable?
I’m honestly struggling to come to terms with my son’s diagnosis right now. I recently watched the tv show Love on the Spectrum and it left me emotional and anxious about the future. Some of the adults on the show seemed very sweet and capable, but also still very innocent or younger mentally in certain ways, and it made me wonder what adulthood looks like long term for autistic children.
For parents whose children are now older or adults:
- How did your child mature emotionally and socially over time?
- When they become fully independent for level 2 kiddos?
- Did speech and social understanding continue improving into adulthood? Did they have a mature mindset or just like a kid?
- If they married, did they tend to marry another autistic person or neurotypical partner?
- Did you ever go through a grieving process after diagnosis, and did it get easier? How long did it take u to process it and accept your kid as is?
I think I’m just overwhelmed and trying to understand what the future can realistically look like.
Please be kind. I’m a mom trying to process everything right now.