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Help...What do I do???

kir1172

I havve a 16 year old with Autism, ADHD and a learning disability.  He knows his brain works differently.  The school accidentally told my son that he as Autism.  HOW do I tell him that he has Autism and what it means for him?  He freaked out a school when they told him and denied that he has Autism.  HELP!!!!

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  • Hello Kir,

    You could use the info on this sight to explain to your Son what Autisim means for him.

    Back in the day I used simple pictures & drawings to explain Autism to some one in your Sons situation but in their forties.  

    Simple words & pictures go along way if he is a visual learner.  

    Explain how his Autisim affects him.  That he is still able to learn but it may take him longer,to understand certain things. 

     Explain to him Autisim isn't an illness just a different way of seeing & understanding what's around us.  

    Highlight his strengths aswell.  Even if they are small.

    Hope this helps

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  • Hello Kir,

    You could use the info on this sight to explain to your Son what Autisim means for him.

    Back in the day I used simple pictures & drawings to explain Autism to some one in your Sons situation but in their forties.  

    Simple words & pictures go along way if he is a visual learner.  

    Explain how his Autisim affects him.  That he is still able to learn but it may take him longer,to understand certain things. 

     Explain to him Autisim isn't an illness just a different way of seeing & understanding what's around us.  

    Highlight his strengths aswell.  Even if they are small.

    Hope this helps

    Star

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