Stigma and autism by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Stigma is considered one of the major problems experienced by parents of autistic children. Stigma may not only affect children with high functioning autism, but can extend to their parents as well. Studies indicate that the parents of children with ASD commonly experience stigmatizing reactions from other

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What are the stigmas associated with autism?

 research to date has found considerable evidence of the stigmatisation of autistic people and their families. For example, parents of autistic children consistently report that they and their children are subject to negative stereotyping and judgement, social isolation and rejection, and discrimination

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