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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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  • NAS5794 said:

    Autismtwo, I have a problem with you jumping to conclusions like that, and in such an unpleasant manner. The boy may have wanted to go to the party, whether or not he knew he'd struggle there.

    Kina, by all means try to explain about autism to the parents. They may be understanding, and they may speak to their children themselves. Or they may be under the all too common "my child's a little angel and would never pick on anyone" delusion. But I warn you not to expect miracles with the understanding of the children. From my experience, children can be the cruellest people in the world, and I've unfortunately grown to dislike them strongly.

    Me too, that is probably why I freaked out, my parents were always putting in social environments which overwhelmed me,, i probably just saw myself as Kina's son at 4 going on 2 years old. I am not saying avoid NT environments, just parents need to be aware that talking to other kids/ parents about autism makes no difference to most of them if anything makes them more nasty to your child with autism.

    Kina sorry to be so direct, but I have autism and do not wish your child to be harmed as he was at that party.

    Sorry if I offended you or anyone else.

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  • NAS5794 said:

    Autismtwo, I have a problem with you jumping to conclusions like that, and in such an unpleasant manner. The boy may have wanted to go to the party, whether or not he knew he'd struggle there.

    Kina, by all means try to explain about autism to the parents. They may be understanding, and they may speak to their children themselves. Or they may be under the all too common "my child's a little angel and would never pick on anyone" delusion. But I warn you not to expect miracles with the understanding of the children. From my experience, children can be the cruellest people in the world, and I've unfortunately grown to dislike them strongly.

    Me too, that is probably why I freaked out, my parents were always putting in social environments which overwhelmed me,, i probably just saw myself as Kina's son at 4 going on 2 years old. I am not saying avoid NT environments, just parents need to be aware that talking to other kids/ parents about autism makes no difference to most of them if anything makes them more nasty to your child with autism.

    Kina sorry to be so direct, but I have autism and do not wish your child to be harmed as he was at that party.

    Sorry if I offended you or anyone else.

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