Autistic Children, Bad Apples on the Family Tree. The news that a child in the family is autistic is most often met with a number of reactions. While all family members, even extended, would be supportive in an ideal world, the sad truth is that many are disgusted or disappointed.

Some family member scold the autistic child and sometimes they look at your autistic child unfairly and even insist on treating your autistic child the same way he or she treats all the other children in your family.

Remember that these are signs that this relative is not receptive to either your autistic child or the situation. This may often be the case when discovering a child is autistic, so as a parent, be aware and prepared for this to happen. Protect your autistic child from these types of family members.