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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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  • For what it's worth I have a son the same age and have always been completely honest with him.  The way we approach it is that Autism is just a normal part of our life and not something to be worried about or hide away from.  I don't think there's a right or wrong but hope that when he's an adult he'll feel we did right by him.  All the best.

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  • For what it's worth I have a son the same age and have always been completely honest with him.  The way we approach it is that Autism is just a normal part of our life and not something to be worried about or hide away from.  I don't think there's a right or wrong but hope that when he's an adult he'll feel we did right by him.  All the best.

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