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How to explain Autism to a 10 year old girl

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Hi.

We had the first appointment for my daughter yesterday and she is on the Autism spectrum yet to be diagnosed. Obviously all of this is new for me too so I need to educate myself. However, any tips on how to explain it to her? Any books?

The lady we saw explained it as having super powers as her brain functions differently to others. This is great but doesn’t provide understanding as to why she feels different to others, why she goes from 1 to 1000 just like that, why she has difficulties with socks or socialising. 

I want to provide her with that understanding so we’re in a way on the same page 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions, links etc 

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  • I would recommend a book Different Like Me, it has over 20+ famous ASD people eg Einstein, Alan Turing etc it helps gives a positive image to them about autism and its a good starter.  I would suggest don't 'push' it, as its rather like a bereavement and it takes time (years)  to accept a diagnosis in most cases.  Keep it positive and perhaps use films/programmes of famous autistic people eg Greta Tunberg.  There is also a good video on youtube, type - Newsround autism, its a 15 min video of a 'upbeat' autistic girl and others and gives a good summary of the condition which is child friendly.  

    I have been a teacher for over 20 years running autism provisions and now do tutoring (including online tutoring) [Removed by Moderator].

    Alan Stocker M.Ed, PGCE, BA

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  • I would recommend a book Different Like Me, it has over 20+ famous ASD people eg Einstein, Alan Turing etc it helps gives a positive image to them about autism and its a good starter.  I would suggest don't 'push' it, as its rather like a bereavement and it takes time (years)  to accept a diagnosis in most cases.  Keep it positive and perhaps use films/programmes of famous autistic people eg Greta Tunberg.  There is also a good video on youtube, type - Newsround autism, its a 15 min video of a 'upbeat' autistic girl and others and gives a good summary of the condition which is child friendly.  

    I have been a teacher for over 20 years running autism provisions and now do tutoring (including online tutoring) [Removed by Moderator].

    Alan Stocker M.Ed, PGCE, BA

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