As an autism parent how would you deal with this comments

[JKCR2017]

I have DS, who is 7 and has autism, diagnosed aged 5.

I have a friend who knows DS has autism. I’ve always known she doesn’t really understand but I’d like to think she would try and understand.

There is another local Mum. Don’t really know her well, she’s my friend on Facebook though as DS and one of her DC were tiny babies at the same time. Her little one is being assessed for autism and today has been put on the pathway to be diagnosed (according to her Facebook).

My friend brought it up in conversation (via messenger) and I replied that I heard that they believed he had Asd and the little chap is due to start school this week so I understand how she must feel

My friend replied that she thought it was c**p and that he was just naughty and couldn’t cope with her kids.

I reaction in my head ‘what the f**k’. Does she think this about me and DS sometimes?

I haven’t replied? Would you?

I'd ignore it and distance myself. Like I did with everyone who thought they were very subtle in bringing up Supernanny!

yOU KNOW WHAT, TO ADD TO THAT i WOULD REACH OUT TO THE OTHER POSSIBLE asd PARENT AND SEE IF SHE'S THE SORT OF PERSON YOU'D LIKE TO BE FRIENDS WITH