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6 Hudson Valley Parent n Spring 2020 Instead of apologizing… …say what you'd say to any typical family: "Your child is adorable, what a great smile, I love that outfit," etc. We want our children to be seen for awesome, well-loved kids that they are. "But he doesn't look like he has a disability." That's why it's import- ant to check with the parents before saying hello and bending down into the child's personal space bubble unan- nounced. Instead of entering my child's personal space un- announced… …let the parent re-in- troduce you, explaining how you're related and about the last time you were all together. His meltdowns aren't my fault. Meltdowns for children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing issues can be caused by many factors and usually occur unannounced, without noticeable triggers. Instead of judging…

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