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How to explain to my son that he has an autism diagnosis

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Hi,

I'm new to this site so am sorry as I imagine my question has been discussed a lot.

My 13 year old son has been given a diagnosis of autism (he has ADHD too) and I am struggling to understand how to explain this to him in a way that he will understand and not to worry him or sound negative.

He struggles to access any emotions or feelings so I have to use very basic and factual detail. Please could you help me with your stories and any tips you may have for what I should say to him.

Many thanks in advance

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  • I would recommend  a book Different Like Me and a video on youtube - search Newsround Autism, as well as slipping in info /drip[ feeding info on other ASD role models eg Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Greta Thunberg, so ASD becomes less negative.  I would suggest taking it slowly, as its a process and can take a few years to accept.  

    I am now tutoring (including online tutoring) ASD pupils.  I have run ASD provisions in a similar role to a SENCO for over 20 years and home schooled my son. [Removed by Moderator due to breaking rules 7 and 2 of the Online Community. More info here: https://community.autism.org.uk/p/rules].

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  • I would recommend  a book Different Like Me and a video on youtube - search Newsround Autism, as well as slipping in info /drip[ feeding info on other ASD role models eg Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Greta Thunberg, so ASD becomes less negative.  I would suggest taking it slowly, as its a process and can take a few years to accept.  

    I am now tutoring (including online tutoring) ASD pupils.  I have run ASD provisions in a similar role to a SENCO for over 20 years and home schooled my son. [Removed by Moderator due to breaking rules 7 and 2 of the Online Community. More info here: https://community.autism.org.uk/p/rules].

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