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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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  • My daughter was only recently diagnosed at 13 but she found it a relief to know there was an explanation for her behaviour and feelings.  We talk about it most days now and I came across a book in the library (think its called the Red Beast) at the weekend that would have been brilliant for her a few years ago but she still found it useful to understand those rages that she used to have and I'm sure, may well have again one day.

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  • My daughter was only recently diagnosed at 13 but she found it a relief to know there was an explanation for her behaviour and feelings.  We talk about it most days now and I came across a book in the library (think its called the Red Beast) at the weekend that would have been brilliant for her a few years ago but she still found it useful to understand those rages that she used to have and I'm sure, may well have again one day.

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