I think this has been done before, but just want some reassurance that we are doing the right thing. New diagnosis, ds in MS school. We need to tell him he's autistic right? Using the word autistic instead of hedging about it with phrases like "special" and "different". And his peers and siblings should be told too? Just thinking of potential for bullying, exclusion, self esteem etc and I think it's better if it's all positive and in the open....but I have doubts too....once it's out there there's no going back, and I'd hate it to emphasise his differences in a way that makes him a target. He's the odd naughty kid at the moment though (to his peers and siblings), surely its better to tell them all and be positive? School say it's up to us, they are very goid about being inclusive and celebrating differences and making allowances and helping the kids understand without actually using th "label". Would it be better to just continue like this? Confused!
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
SN children
HFA diagnosis, aged 6.5. tell him or not?
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