Telling a Child He or She Has Autism
Emphasize that your child is not alone
There is no way to tell how your child will react to the news that they have autism. They may be pleased to have a better understanding of themselves or they may be concerned that something is wrong with them. You need to be able to stress the fact that autism is not a disease and that there are many children like him. This can open a discussion about the strengths and challenges that many children with autism share. You might likewise discuss how individuals with autism tend to differ from other children,” said Elder.
