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Reception new starters WhatsApp group

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Biscuithoover · 15/06/2024 19:12

My son is joining reception at primary school this year and the class WhatsApp has already been formed!
The other new parents are introducing themselves on there. My question is, do I just get it out the way and share that my son has a diagnosis of autism now? I feel a bit uncomfortable sharing personal info, but equally I don’t want him to be misunderstood and thought of as the “naughty one” if kids go home and report that he isn’t sitting still/is making funny noises etc, so as much as I feel uncomfortable sharing personal info I also kind of think if he’s going to get labelled as something anyway it might as well be an accurate label?
what would you do? Thanks!

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AhBiscuits · 15/06/2024 19:19

I don't feel like it needs to be said. There are a couple of kids with ASD in DS's class. It became obvious quite quickly and they were just accepted by the kids and parents.

sosolonglondon · 15/06/2024 19:18

I guess the test for me would you feel comfortable telling them that at a school gates. If yes, crack on. If not, there’s your answer. Personally I wouldn’t myself, keep it for class information rather than personal stuff.

FluffyJellyCat · 15/06/2024 19:17

I have never disclosed my dds asd to more than a chosen few but everyone found put pretty fast anyway.

With knowledge came no better tolerance so I'd not rush into telling people before they know your child

strawberryjeans · 15/06/2024 19:16

I would. Why not? You’ll almost definitely find another mum chimes in saying little Jessica or Thomas is also autistic

xyz111 · 15/06/2024 19:15

Not unless you want to. My son is in year 1 and no one officially knows apart from 1 mum I'm close to. It's no one else's business

Tarantella6 · 15/06/2024 19:15

I wouldn't yet. You don't know if this is a group of genuinely lovely people or a complete nest of vipers. There could be some complete nutters on there.

longdistanceclaraclara · 15/06/2024 19:14

Personally no I wouldn't. There's no need. I hope he gets on well in school!

Fineandnaturalsight · 15/06/2024 19:13

No! You don’t need to say anything. Let the children get to know each other at face value. Keep personal disclosures to a minimum on WhatsApp. I suggest use it for information about inset days and not about your child!

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