When parents realize that a child has autism, grief is inevitable. The frustration, the confusion, the helplessness and the worry for the future paint the reality in gloomy colors.
The family system has to adapt, learn to live again and it doesn't happen overnight. Diagnosis at an early age also allows treatment and intervention at early stages of development. The decision on the treatment is long-term and significant. The involvement of the parents in the treatment has been found to significantly contribute to the overall progress of the child.