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How to tell your child they have Aspergers Syndrome??

kt333

Hi I have a 7 year old daughter diagnosed 2 years ago with Aspergers. I am feeling that the time is right to tell her about it as she doesn't know about it and has started to ask a few questions and seems to have an awareness about her brain 'not working properly as she has quoted a few times.

I am gathering as much information and advice as possible at the moment on how to tell her best. I don't want to word it wrong to her and I am very aware that what I say could affect her for the rest of her life. I want her to see it as a positive that she is very gifted and talented etc.

I am also trying to prep school up so that they have a good knowledge base in case she asks them any questions.

I would really appreciate some advice on how best to handle it, what to and what not to say etc??

Thank you - Kat

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  • The way it was explained to me when I got diagnosed (last year, I'm 17, mum was not impressed with school or high school for not noticing) was that my brain was different to other people, which meant I'd be extremely good at some things that other kids struggle with, but may have problems with things like talking to others or PE.

    I admit it was a little condescending in terms of speech but they've never had a 17 year old Aspie being diagnosed at that particular CAMHs, so I'm guessing they went for the traditional kiddie speech.

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  • The way it was explained to me when I got diagnosed (last year, I'm 17, mum was not impressed with school or high school for not noticing) was that my brain was different to other people, which meant I'd be extremely good at some things that other kids struggle with, but may have problems with things like talking to others or PE.

    I admit it was a little condescending in terms of speech but they've never had a 17 year old Aspie being diagnosed at that particular CAMHs, so I'm guessing they went for the traditional kiddie speech.

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