When it is “a shorter period since diagnosis was mad”, most families particularly mothers have not yet
reached “adaptation or reshuffle” point in the stages of disability acceptance (Drotar et al., 1975). A previous study
conducted in caregivers taking care of children with autism discovered that there was a long delay from diagnosis
to acceptance of the disability (Nakata, 1995). It is thus important for medical and welfare professionals to know the
time of diagnosis before making intervention for family and child.