When and how should I tell my child they’re autistic

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This special needs teacher with Asperger’s syndrom provides his view on diagnosis. Even though there is no one-fits-all answer, the author believes there aren’t any good reasons to avoid telling a child about their autism; hiding the news can create more problems than it solves.

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A true story about an autistic boy who built the world’s largest LEGO Titanic replica…

… and how the project became his lifeboat out of his autistic fog.

 “I was totally unable to communicate when I started the project and now I’m standing on stage and giving interviews.”
“Autism can be a gift.”
“I’m fine with having autism as long as you are OK with me being different.”

10 key areas of support at College or University for students with Asperger

Top 10 Supports for Students with AutismThe transition to College or University can be difficult for students with Asperger but with appropriate support, these bright young adults can thrive beyond school.

This article lists the areas of support that need to be looked into for a successful transition.

 

Who’s awkward… them or us? (Autistic V neurotypical)

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The problem with Aspergers’ social issues may not be autism. The problem might be that we live in a society that feels awkward in relating to people with autism. Recent research shows that neurotypical people’s reaction or reduced intention to engage with autistic people are an important contributor to their social and communication difficulties. 
 “…neurotypicals tend to decide, within moments of meeting autistic people, that autistic people are less worth socialising with than neurotypicals“.