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Do I have to tell my son he has Autism, if he is diagnosed?

SammyC

Hi there. My son hasn't been diagnosed yet but has been re-referred for a second autism test. i have posted another thread regarding his story but my other question is, if he is diagnosed, do I have to tell him. He will be 7 this month. I don't want to give him a label + make him aware of it at his age. Am I wrong? 

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  • I agree with everything already said.  My son is seven also and although not yet officially diagnosed i know he has Aspergers or ASD. 

    I worry also about telling him but what i am doing is starting to sow the seeds of information.  We home school and are studying the human body this term so i have discussed how peoples brains function differently and commented how he is so special with an astounding long term memory and sensory a great sense of smell, but doesn't like loud noises or busy places, i always emphasis we are all different.

    I think we dont give our kids enough credit, they already know they are different esp. the high functioning ones. Telling them why in a positive way i think will only come as a huge relief.  My son knows he is different but different in a good way, he is special.

    I intend on naming the difference once the diagnosis is given, but i do not think it will be a surprise nor a concern for my son, he is who he is, yours may surprise you too.....

    Good luck

    Puffin

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  • I agree with everything already said.  My son is seven also and although not yet officially diagnosed i know he has Aspergers or ASD. 

    I worry also about telling him but what i am doing is starting to sow the seeds of information.  We home school and are studying the human body this term so i have discussed how peoples brains function differently and commented how he is so special with an astounding long term memory and sensory a great sense of smell, but doesn't like loud noises or busy places, i always emphasis we are all different.

    I think we dont give our kids enough credit, they already know they are different esp. the high functioning ones. Telling them why in a positive way i think will only come as a huge relief.  My son knows he is different but different in a good way, he is special.

    I intend on naming the difference once the diagnosis is given, but i do not think it will be a surprise nor a concern for my son, he is who he is, yours may surprise you too.....

    Good luck

    Puffin

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