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[quote=Anonymous]Time and maturity--for both of us. It's a process and not something you can rush.

It helped me to really immerse myself in understanding what's happening with my DS--how his brain works and why he's reactive. Also, reading more from autistic adults about what they wanted and needed as kids. It's also helpful to see that kids grow up and become adults!

It's a big challenge to parent someone in a way that is different for what you wanted as a child, or what you want now as a parent. Dr. Dan Shapiro's parent-child journey was helpful for me as well--I was escalating things in the way I was approaching it, and understanding and changing that has made our relationship smoother.

You are in the thick of tough years right now--she will grow and change and have victories that you celebrate. It won't be easy, but it won't always be so hard--and more importantly, you will get to know her better. At a certain point acceptance and understanding converge.

In the meantime, try to protect time for the things that feed your soul, try to give her a little time every day where you have one-on-one time and she's in charge--you're just in her world with her, on her terms.

Be patient and loving with yourself.

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