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Explaining Autism to your child

NAS79621

My son is 8 years old very literal and a big worrier (high anixety ) 

I want to tell him he is autistic but don't know how to approach it and don't want him feeling different or worried etc any advice ?

My son also hates school,  says he hates the teacher , she's always shouting ,telling him  to do stuff etc  .every morning is a drama about going and again in the evenings . Any advice ? 

Thanks x

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  • Yes he was diagnosed ASD  summer 2021 after a long wait etc .

    It's not a case of wasting to say your autistic I've never wanted to tell him as I don't want him to feel different or ask me lots of questions I don't have the answer too . 

    But the more I speak to other professionals they say it may help him etc I just don't know how to approach it with him.  

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  • Yes he was diagnosed ASD  summer 2021 after a long wait etc .

    It's not a case of wasting to say your autistic I've never wanted to tell him as I don't want him to feel different or ask me lots of questions I don't have the answer too . 

    But the more I speak to other professionals they say it may help him etc I just don't know how to approach it with him.  

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  • in reply to NAS79621

    I think the professionals might have a point. You say your son is a worrier? Me too. One way I try to manage worry is by information. The more you know about something the more you feel you can plan for it. So I suggest you ready yourself for that barrage of questions. In fact lets make a list of those questions he's likely to ask.

    • What is autism?
    • How do you know he has autism?
    • Does that mean there are things he can't do?
    • Will he get special treatment because of having autism? Will the treatment be better or worse treatment?
    • Why does he have autism?
    • Can autism be cured?
    • Does everyone have to know he has autism?

    You can't stop these questions and dodging them would be a bad idea. Referring him to books might be helpful but initially he's going to want answers from the horses mouth, from you. So prepare answers before hand.