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« on: April 16, 2011, 05:33:49 PM »
At what age do you think it is apportiate to discuss AS with our son  and his sister.  My son is 9 and his sister is 8, and she has already came to a conclusion that there is something different with her brother.  What and how do you suggest we start this discussion with them both?  Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2011, 02:29:06 AM »
I was about 10 when my family and all of them including my younger brother new that I was high functioning autistic so I think she is about the right age.  Its just the approach I am not sure sorry
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2011, 02:33:50 PM »
In my opinion, as early as possible. It is important that your son recieves the support and understanding he needs from the whole family.
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2011, 01:23:51 PM »
Quote from: hunters-dad on April 16, 2011, 05:33:49 PM
At what age do you think it is apportiate to discuss AS with our son  and his sister.  My son is 9 and his sister is 8, and she has already came to a conclusion that there is something different with her brother.  What and how do you suggest we start this discussion with them both?  Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure. If she has already noticed (Kids are very quick to notice) I don't think it's too soon. Maybe bring it up when she says something like "my brother is weird"?
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