Advice on how to explain low Autism to my 10 year old son who has just been disgnosed

  • Does anyone have any advice on how to explain what high functioning autism is to my keen to know 10 year old boy? 
  • His school has set homework this weekend to describe a syndrome, condition or disease. My son wants to describe what Autism is.
  • I need help myself as his mum to understand. 
  • Are there other ways you know of describing Autism rather than calling it a disability or disorder?

Thank you 

Parents
  • please search Chris Packham on google. He has posted a video of how he dealt with Aspergers and went on to become a successful Nature show host. I found it very helpful to explain my son.  I think kids learn better through videos than books. It's easier and more relatable. Good luck and ensure that you remind him of his special strengths. My son can quickly notice mistakes which i can't. When he gets christmas cards, the first thing he will spot are the spelling mistakes Smiley  

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  • please search Chris Packham on google. He has posted a video of how he dealt with Aspergers and went on to become a successful Nature show host. I found it very helpful to explain my son.  I think kids learn better through videos than books. It's easier and more relatable. Good luck and ensure that you remind him of his special strengths. My son can quickly notice mistakes which i can't. When he gets christmas cards, the first thing he will spot are the spelling mistakes Smiley  

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