All I wanted was something official to document that my son has a medical condition that should be printed on his state ID card.

I suggested some simple wording to argue for an “Autism” label, like: “This developmental disability impedes his ability to communicate.”

The letter his doctor’s office sent made me wince.

I mean, I knew it wasn’t going to say: Watch out! This young man may come at you with an exuberant “Ah-Cha!!!” when he’s happy. 

But their note went well beyond his non-speaking challenges...

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