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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you sound like a wonderful friend. This is a tough one because we all need different things. I think you have to tread lightly. I always hated when people felt sorry for me and would not have liked someone saying "this much be difficult." I also hated when people poo pooed the dx saying "everyone is autistic these days." Don't give advice unless she wants it. Also, (IMO) don't tell her about some genius you know who spoke at 5, never got intervention and now is some Einstein type. I would tell her she is such a great mother and you know she will get him whatever he needs. Ask her to let you know what is helpful and what isn't helpful from you. I liked hopefully stories and book recs (like Overcoming Autism), but some people hate that. I also found it helpful when people gave me contact info for friends of theirs who were in the same boat and now the child is doing well.[/quote]
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