How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis – the earlier the better

<https://theconversation.com/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-their-autism-diagnosis-the-earlier-the-better-193942>

"With better awareness and acceptance, approximately one out of every 50
children is receiving an autism diagnosis. More and more families are deciding
when to share this information with their child. Some parents worry that doing
so will “label” their child, or make others treat them differently.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disability that presents as differences in
socialising, communicating, and processing information (including thinking,
sensing and regulating). The earlier a child is identified as autistic, the
earlier supports and services are provided. This leads to better outcomes for
the child and family.

These benefits also flow from talking about the diagnosis. But what’s the best
way to start that conversation? And what does your child need to know?"

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics