Parent Blame and the Politicisation of Neurodivergent Children’s Lives

How blaming families distracts from the real problem

When things go wrong in the lives of neurodivergent children, particularly Autistic children, society is quick to look for someone to blame. Too often, the finger is pointed at parent or carers. If a child struggles in education, it must be the parents’ fault for not enforcing homework. If a child’s health deteriorates, the parent must not be trying har…