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How/when to tell a child they have ASD?

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Hi all, my little boy was recently diagnosed with autism. He's quite high functioning, so is at a mainstream school, doing really well, but obviously has his issues. Right now he is unaware of autism or that he has it. The clinic who diagnosed him did ask me if I wanted to go back so they could explain it to him, but suggested as he's unaware and hasn't asked any questions regarding his assessment, maybe leave it for now. Personally I agree, if I tell him I think I will be making him aware of it, when right now he doesn't need to be. 

What ages do people tend to tell their kids? Do you wait for them to ask questions, or do you mention it when they're young, so you're not one day breaking it to them? 

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  • Mine were early teens, but they chose who to tell and did not want school classmates to know.  Just make sure that all teachers know your child's wishes.  One of my son's teachers overruled me and told the class as she thought it would help them better understand him, he wasn't ready for this and he lost all trust in the school.

    I think they figure it out themselves and hopefully will just need your reassurance that it's okay.

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  • Mine were early teens, but they chose who to tell and did not want school classmates to know.  Just make sure that all teachers know your child's wishes.  One of my son's teachers overruled me and told the class as she thought it would help them better understand him, he wasn't ready for this and he lost all trust in the school.

    I think they figure it out themselves and hopefully will just need your reassurance that it's okay.

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