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Counselling for parents

Amandajj

Hello everyone, I'm Amanda and a single mum of a 6 year old high functioning little lad.  I am also a trainee counsellor and just about to start a research project.  I am passionate about autism and strongly believe there needs to be more awareness of it. 

My research project is asking the question whether counselling should be available to parents following the diagnosis of autism for their child.  I would be very grateful for any feedback anyone can offer me on this subject.  I have found very little research done on this and would be very grateful for any views you may have.  

If you have any questions for me on this please ask.

Amanda

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  • I think that despite the raft of emotions a diagnosis can bring, most parents are surely relieved to know the reason for their child's difficulties and also in most cases I would have thought it was an expected outcome as they knew what their child was being assessed for.

    Therefore, I think counselling is likely unnecessary for most parents.

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  • I think that despite the raft of emotions a diagnosis can bring, most parents are surely relieved to know the reason for their child's difficulties and also in most cases I would have thought it was an expected outcome as they knew what their child was being assessed for.

    Therefore, I think counselling is likely unnecessary for most parents.

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