I started with the question, "How has having an autistic child changed your life?" I asked this for the first time to understand how it affects a family's normal life. She replied: “It changed the direction of our lives. We have much less freedom than other families. His autism limits our ability to do things as a family unless we have a helper for him. We had to set up our house in a specific way to keep him safe. For example, instead of having a dining room, we use that space as a time-out room if Chris displays destructive behavior. I know that having a child with autism comes with many challenges with parenting and making sure they get the attention they need, so I asked, "What do you feel is the biggest challenge?" She replied: “A change in routine can trigger a tantrum with destructive behavior. As he gets older and stronger, this becomes more difficult to manage. His unpredictable behavior also limits our ability to do things in public.” Autism is a challenge but it is also a learning experience and an experience that can change the way you look at certain situations. I then asked the question, “What have you learned from raising a child with autism?” She replied: “Raising a child with autism has taught us a lot about patience. We have