A mother of autistic children has penned an open letter to explain her “rude” children following an incident in a supermarket in Queensland.

Coolum,” wrote Katie Maree.

“Yes my children were rude and using revolting language. I apologised to you twice but in your ignorance you chose to have a go at me about my children’s behaviour.”

“On the outside my kids look like normal children but guess what…they are far from that. You can’t see autism like you can see chicken pox.

“Every day is a struggle for my children, my family, my wholeand it is so disappointing that someone like you can just so easily make it

The letter has received support from other parents of autistic children after the Sunshine Coast mother shared it with a public Facebook group.

In her popular post, Katie Maree, has given an insight into the daily struggles of parenting children with disabilities.

She bravely admits her daily life is a “struggle” for her children and has called for community members to show more empathy to parents in her position.

However, Jo Frankish said: “

Queensland mother, Klarissa Adler, added: “W

The incident follows an apparent murder-suicide of a family of fou r, including two children with autism, who were found dead in their Sydney home.

The tragic gas poisoning of Maria Claudia Lutz and husband Fernando Manrique, 44, and their two children, Elisa, 11 and Martin, 10, has thrown a media spotlight on the plight of parents caring for children with disabilities.

If you or anyone you know is suffering, don’t suffer in silence, you can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14 any time.