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Disclosing own adult diagnosis to teenage son

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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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  • My son is in his mid 20s, so a tad older. But he was supportive.

    He told me buy the "kiss my Asperger's" T shirt I was in two minds about 'cos he thought it was funny.

    In all seriousness his words to me were: "This changes nothing about who you are. You're my mum". 

    Actually, I think the younger generations are more switch on with this stuff than our peer or elders.

    Good luck

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  • My son is in his mid 20s, so a tad older. But he was supportive.

    He told me buy the "kiss my Asperger's" T shirt I was in two minds about 'cos he thought it was funny.

    In all seriousness his words to me were: "This changes nothing about who you are. You're my mum". 

    Actually, I think the younger generations are more switch on with this stuff than our peer or elders.

    Good luck

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