While family-centered care is a well-known and widely-used term today, families of young children recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) frequently report dissatisfaction during the diagnostic process. This is especially concerning since the experience of the diagnosis itself will likely contribute to the way that families make sense of and come to terms with their child’s diagnosis. An executive summary was developed that covers the psychosocial and situational factors that affect parents and siblings surrounding the diagnosis of ASD. Findings led to the creation of suggestions that are intended to equip professionals with strategies for implementing family-centered care in the diagnosis of young children with ASD so that they can provide education, build support, and foster resilience to empower families.