By Felicia Ford, Executive Director, Freddie Ford Family Foundation Parent kneeling to talk to a young girl. As a parent of a child with autism, I’ve learned that some of the most powerful lessons in connection don’t come from what we teach—they come from what we’re willing to model. One of the most transformative tools I’ve discovered in building a strong, trusting relationship with my child is something simple, humbling, and surprisingly hard for many adults: The ability to

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