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I feel.as if members on both sides of the family are saying the other DC in the family who don't need special.schooling, have so many skills and talents, they overcome difficulties they have, as,they do thst.. D S. who has Autism and attends a special school I fee!.as if they're implying your DC is so slow he can't do much he has,no skills. not like our DC. Does anyone else feel like this?

It can be really hard but as the saying goes ‘comparison is the thief of joy’.

I have 2 boys. One is a top of the class kind of kid who is always winning certificates for something or other. I am very proud of him.

my other DS has autism and attends a special school. I am very proud of the very different things that he does.

Maybe be on the front foot with celebrating your DS. Celebrate the things that matter to him.

I have told all my family and colleagues about my autistic son learning how to touch the bottom of the swimming pool / swim under water. For most 7 yo it’s no big deal but he is always so pleased with himself and I am super proud.

im sure there are things like that with your DC. Sometimes its hard to see among the daily struggles or the eye grabbing success of others.

im sure you’re also proud of your nieces and nephews. So celebrate all their achievements! It’d be quite sad if your siblings / in laws felt they couldn’t share success with you.