I have told my close family and friends, but my extended family you don't see until Family renions or friends you don't talk to everyday. How do you tell them? When you meet them in the super market or etc. how do you say it, when is the right time? a christmas card? her birthday invitation. Sorry for being funny, but I struggle so much on how to hold the preception of her and our family, why we go through this tough time of adjusting with this diagnoses.
2006-10-30 14:05:38 · 7 answers · asked by Stephanie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
You may want to write a family newsletter explaining your daughter's diagnosis of Autism. Include her symptoms, what upsets her, and any skills you are working on with her. The pressure is on them to accept and learn about this. As the mother your hands are full and everyone needs to give you a break. You did not cause the Autism. In time you will be more comfortable with the diagnosis and friends' questions and attitudes. Have a couple of books on Autism ready in case someone wants to learn more. Tell them to google Autism and get a brainfull, there is so much out there. These are some tips that helped me when my daughter was diagnosed and began treatment. Best of luck to you and email if you need to.
2006-10-30 14:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does it need to be mentioned until your family and friends are with your daughter? What is the difference between your daughter and a child that has ADD or ADHD that had not been diagnosed? Nothing. A child is a child. So, when you have friends over and your daughter's behaviors are different then others, then would be the appropriate time to tell them she is autistic. SHe is who she is. You can learn so much from an autistic child or any special needs child if you have an open mind. SHe will teach you a lot and you will have a lot of fun with her. Yes, you may have some people look at her or your family differently, but everyone is different in their own way.
2006-10-30 14:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by br002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand completely what you're going through; it's just not something that comes up in conversation on a regular basis! I reccommend telling them in person rather than through a card or something. If you're close enough to the family member, then just try going to them for advice. Start with just telling them the situation and asking them how to tell everyone else. Possibly that person could just sort of tell a few other people, and those people would tell other people, etc. until the whole family knows. When we told my family about my brother, they were nothign but supportive, and I hope that your family will be the same. I know how uncomfortable this can be, but just remember it's nothing to be embarrassed of. 1 in 188 kids are diagnosed with Autism yearly, you're not alone. Just do your homework before your next family function, there'll be questions, I guarentee you. Depending on the age of your daughter and the area in which you live, there are many therapies and schooling available to make this journey easier and better for your entire family. Some things that helped my brother were Theraputic Horseback Riding, Swimming (builds upper body strength), OT, and Speech Therapy.
2006-10-30 14:17:03 · answer #3 · answered by amyx3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell it like it is. Your daughter has a condition called autism that can be treated. she'll probaby be hard for them to understand at first, no one can help love kids "typically developed" or not. Give your friends a chance, they may be able to offer you some well-needed respite or help on hard days. Maybe they can come with you to a support group, like ParentsCAN, to show that support. Your real friends should have no problem loving your daughter, no matter how difficult her behaviors or social difficulties are. Just be strong, there are a lot of places to go for help. A good one is The Autism Society of America look them up online. You might also want to look into your local Regional Center for possible services they can provide. Good luck, you'll be great
2006-10-30 22:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omg, i became your daughter at that age. I wasn't even potty experienced till i became in basic terms approximately 3. yet, my mom instructed me i began out to tutor myself the thank you to envision and write on my own. i'd write short memories that have been stepped forward and unique for a 5 year previous. Is she shy? i became very shy and had an exceedingly inventive imgination and would convey myself via writing. She reported, i'd additionally sit down in a corner and pratice words till i could spell or say them properly. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, I even have upload and a speech subject. i'm getting distracted with ease, even nonetheless i'm particularly and to myself, and it takes me awhile to catch directly to issues, yet once I do, i'm (no longer bragging) greater brighter and inventive than maximum of my friends. perhaps she has upload or aspergers like the pervious individual pronounced, or according to risk she is in basic terms catching up. i does no longer subject approximately to plenty.
2016-10-03 03:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easy. Just tell them. If they don't like it then tuff. Your child comes first. If they don't like it tell them where they can go. You need support not negative attitude. You child can't help it. So look out for the best intrest of your child.
2006-10-30 14:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by Ready G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's ok; you weren't being funny. Just e-mail the whole family. What is the worst that could happen?
p.s. sry I don't know what autism is!
2006-10-30 14:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋