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Disclosing own adult diagnosis to teenage son

Nervosa

Hello,

I am 47 and very recently received a diagnosis of ASD. I haven’t told my son yet as he’s 18 and away at university. I’m not sure how to explain this to him, especially as I’ve always considered him to be very similar to me which now makes me think he might be autistic too. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? I’m okay with telling friends and other mature family members, but I’m unsure as to approach this as a parent. 
Thanks. 

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  • Thanks for sharing your experience and glad that you have managed to access a diagnosis. I can't speak from the perspective of a parent, but I think if you feel you are able to have an open, mature conversation with your son - this will really do them a lot of good.

    As autistic people, we need to be the ones who describe our experiences and help change narratives in our society that label it as something to be embarrassed or ashamed of. 

    If you need any help in framing the conversation or would like to discuss it further, feel free to get in touch :) 

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  • Thanks for sharing your experience and glad that you have managed to access a diagnosis. I can't speak from the perspective of a parent, but I think if you feel you are able to have an open, mature conversation with your son - this will really do them a lot of good.

    As autistic people, we need to be the ones who describe our experiences and help change narratives in our society that label it as something to be embarrassed or ashamed of. 

    If you need any help in framing the conversation or would like to discuss it further, feel free to get in touch :) 

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