As a team, families often ask us when, or even if, they should tell their child about their autism diagnosis. Parents can be at a loss as to how they can explain what autism is to their children and what it means for their daily lives.
This is, of course, different for every family. Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett have written an article on “How to Explain Autism to a Child or Adolescent”.
This could be a helpful resource if you are interested in learning how you can communicate about autism with your child. Therapists and other health providers may also find this webinar useful.
