I have an autistic niece and understand how difficult it can be for parents. However these parents CHOSE a special needs child, and I don’t think it’s unfair to suggest at least part of the reason was because it would play well on social media (personally I think it’s the major reason). They then chose to rehome him like a misbehaving pet when it all got too hard. As the article states, they have the resources to get the best care, so their excuse is bullshit. I’d love to know how much research they did and if they spent any time with autistic families first. Somehow I doubt it. As a result of their selfishness in taking on a child they weren’t prepared to put in the time and energy with this child’s whole life has been uprooted. This is profoundly unsettling for anyone but particularly for an autistic child who needs stability and routine.
