Grandparents Can Help Recognize Autism in Children

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What do you do with a single mom ( my daughter) who is more interested in her social life than the life and needs of her son, ( my grandson). She spends little time with him and it is breaking my heart. I have tried talking to her but she refuses to listen. She has NO responsibilities because my parents support her financially and she does not have to work. My hands are tied and I see disaster in this child's future. Any suggestions?

Patty Schiele of TN 11:35AM April 06, 2012

Oftentimes family members will not share information with us becasue they are afraid as to how this information will be received. However, might be saying something that suspect in the back of our heads all along and we just don't believe we have the strength to deal with it. Please remember that our family members are here to support us and once they are perceived as our allies and not as our antagonizers, these difficult times become much easier to bear.

Olga Bloch, LMFT of FL 11:06PM May 26, 2010