We had our daughter assessed as she was having problems particularly when younger - running out of clubs, not liking loud noises, ‘spitting’ if didn’t like the taste of something, preferring to play with a small number of people, no eye contact but other than that happy girl, high functioning with friends if only a few. She is 9 now and we were beginning to see some initial best friends now pulling away from her saying she was weird etc which is hurting her feelings etc. How open would you be with other parents? We’ve told the school and did mention to a few people earlier in the process when I’d say she had more problems (now she’s maturing id say less so but still has a few issues with new clubs etc). When we told them they were very surprised saying they didn’t think my dd would need to be assessed etc. We pursued it to help her but I think most people now would probably not notice as she’s a kind girl, very giving, slightly lacking in confidence but otherwise I don’t think you’d know, with girls masking it or learning coping behaviours etc. So for those in similar circumstances how open were you? Did you tell other parents or just as and when if there seemed to be difficulties arising? It’s hard to tell as we have lived and breathes her personality for 9 years so we have got used to the foibles.