Why it’s important for autistic people to receive proper support early when helping them make friends.
The earlier we support autistic people, the easier it is to help them develop friendships.

Here are six reasons why we should properly support autistic people early in life.
1. Sometimes Autistic People Receive Better Support Early in Life
Early in life, many autistic people receive support such as IEP’s and funding for various services that last until around age 18.
Research shows that autistic people almost always need support, including those who seem to be mildly affected. When you look up the statistics, you’ll see large differences between autistics and non-autistics in terms of various areas such as employment and marriage.
There are advantages of receiving proper support early in life. Early in life, more people can support the autistic person such as relatives and teachers.
School teachers often have low turnover rates, with many spending a large part of their careers in the same school…
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