For me, a sense of belonging is very important, so the attitude of my family makes a difference. Autism inclusion in families is an important place for support and connection. How the family views me makes a difference to my happiness.

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Learning from Others

I learn from non-autistic people how to socialise. There has to be input from them. Learning positive behaviours is important, and I learned it is not acceptable to be bullied and isolated. It is essential for my emotional well-being, security and stability.

Autism-Friendly Home Environment

Family bonds enrich my life, and if I don’t have these, it keeps me unable to grow in areas of communication and socialising where I would normally with the support. I am unable to socialise for the same length of time as people without autism, but I need the input. Autism is genetic, so it is likely that others in the family might have autism, or relatives in the future will have autism, so the understanding is important. Families are love without conditions, shared experiences between siblings and trust.

Parenting Autistic Children

When parents want to cure their children’s neurodiversity, I think it comes from a good place as they worry about their child’s future safety and lifestyle, but I think family acceptance that their child is on the autism spectrum makes their children’s lives better.

Final Thoughts: Inclusive Family Life

We can’t cure autism, but with mutual growth and communication, acceptance and inclusion is a better outcome for the future to develop strengths and support weaknesses.

Sources

• World, A. (2024) Understanding autism impact on families – autism world CIC, Autism World CIC – Autism Support, Autism Awareness, Autism Therapy. Available at: https://www.autismworld.org.uk/understanding-autisms-impact-on-families/#:~:text=Educating%20friends%2C%20relatives%2C%20and%20the%20community%20about%20autism,autism%20can%20provide%20emotional%20support%20and%20practical%20assistance. (Accessed: 04 October 2025).
• Family relationships (no date) undefined. Available at: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/family-life-and-relationships/family-life (Accessed: 04 October 2025).