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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is OP. I REALLY like the suggestion upthread to say, “unless you are trained in working with autistic children, please stay out of it.” I think the subtly of it will make people stop for a second and think.

It’s also interesting to me to note that I asked on this thread for advice on what I can say to meddlesome adults (and I’ve gotten lots of great advice— thank you!) but some people cannot help giving me parenting advice, which feels a bit analogous to what happened at the cookie truck. People cannot help themselves![/quote]

This is a NP and totally agree with you - are there seriously parents on this board without Autistic kids who feel like they should give parenting advice here?

I've totally been in your shoes. And I also like the quote above. My only fear is someone will say "actually I am [fill in the blank, I have an Autistic relative, I am a para or teacher, etc.] Unfortunately I have had those very people do some version of the ice cream truck thing to my kid. I have also had the worry of sounding like it's an "excuse" to my kid to mention Autism, but I think it is also okay to advocate for your child in those kids of situations if you feel compelled to do so. I think that it is helpful for my DD to know that she does have a different response than a NT person to unexpected things happening, especially when she's already irritable. I bet your kid was already on edge when that cookie couldn't happen and it just tipped her over.
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