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How should I explain my son's autism to his 3-5 year old friends?

Kina

Hello

I took my 4 year old son with autism to an NT birthday party today, and it was clear to me that the kids did not understand his behaviour (i.e. not conforming and problems transitioning). Some laughed at him and some were nasty.  Does anybody know of a youtube video or short animated story teaching young NT kids about autism?  I believe the kids and parents could benefit from some information. I'd be so grateful for some recommendations.

Thanks

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  • if you look under the about autism bit on here there is a page of recommended reading which has a list of books that can help explain it for all age ranges. i got 'my brother is diffrent' to help get my kids understand there brother more. there is one called 'ian's walk, a story about autism' by l leers or 'my friend sam' by l hannah both could be good for young children to help understand. you could get it out to have story time if a child comes over. as for the parents they sound quite ignorant there are some vids on you tube that explain it for kids and adults but like the saying goes you can lead a horse to water but you carnt make it drink. they either want to know more or not :)

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  • if you look under the about autism bit on here there is a page of recommended reading which has a list of books that can help explain it for all age ranges. i got 'my brother is diffrent' to help get my kids understand there brother more. there is one called 'ian's walk, a story about autism' by l leers or 'my friend sam' by l hannah both could be good for young children to help understand. you could get it out to have story time if a child comes over. as for the parents they sound quite ignorant there are some vids on you tube that explain it for kids and adults but like the saying goes you can lead a horse to water but you carnt make it drink. they either want to know more or not :)

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