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Explaining Autism to your child

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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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  • Hello, i have a 8 year old too, she doesn't know she has autism, but is aware shes different, so i tell her 'everyones brain is different,and we all are good at different things,but your brain just works in a different way'...She is happy with just that, and i dont want to overwhelm her.   Maybe you could try the same approach? and if he has more questions you could answer them, along the same lines,with that no ones the exactly the same, without making him feel too different.

    Does he have a school Senco? they should help with management of school environment,my daughter has a toy that she takes to and from school,which helps to get her to go in,as the toy belongs to the school.   My daughter has meltdowns before and after school too,as changes in environments set them off.

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  • Hello, i have a 8 year old too, she doesn't know she has autism, but is aware shes different, so i tell her 'everyones brain is different,and we all are good at different things,but your brain just works in a different way'...She is happy with just that, and i dont want to overwhelm her.   Maybe you could try the same approach? and if he has more questions you could answer them, along the same lines,with that no ones the exactly the same, without making him feel too different.

    Does he have a school Senco? they should help with management of school environment,my daughter has a toy that she takes to and from school,which helps to get her to go in,as the toy belongs to the school.   My daughter has meltdowns before and after school too,as changes in environments set them off.

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