what does it take to parent a child with ASD- from the horses mouths

In an online support group today the question was asked "What are the top 5 personality strengths needed to juggle all the roles you led as parent/ carer/ advocate/ partner....?".  Of course the responses poured in!

Courage

Well- it was a long week. I decided to take an internet break mid week, to help myself avoid unnecessary stress. No news, no Facebook, no email. I figure that sometimes the stuff that goes on in my real life is enough.