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How did you tell your child about their Diagnosis?

Jambert

Hello,

I've not been on here for along time but I find myself back here because I need some help.

My nearly 7 year old son is becoming more concious that he is a bit different to everyone, he has also heard me talking about him and his Autism and is asking me what Autism is.

I wondered if anyone had any good books for children that explain Autism and how it effects the child?

Or maybe you have a better idea?

Thanks in advance. :-)

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  • Yeah, I understood what you meant, but I think in your situation, where the child is relatively young and is asking questions, then the simplest solution is to just answer the questions as and when they're asked - let him direct you in how much he wishes to know - as he get's older he will probably then also seek more information by and for himself.

    I think giving him an 'everything an autistic child needs to know about autism' book, or even leaflet, is more likely to leave him overwhelmed.

    If he was older and in denial, then I'd suggest getting a book and leaving it somewhere where he might pick it up and read it.

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  • Yeah, I understood what you meant, but I think in your situation, where the child is relatively young and is asking questions, then the simplest solution is to just answer the questions as and when they're asked - let him direct you in how much he wishes to know - as he get's older he will probably then also seek more information by and for himself.

    I think giving him an 'everything an autistic child needs to know about autism' book, or even leaflet, is more likely to leave him overwhelmed.

    If he was older and in denial, then I'd suggest getting a book and leaving it somewhere where he might pick it up and read it.

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