Autism Christmas Cards

I told my family and close friends, but my extended family you do not see that deny family or friends, you do not talk every day. How can you tell them? When you encounter them in the supermarket or etc how can we say when the time is right? a Christmas card? his invitation birthday. Sorry to be funny, but I fight all the way to keep the perception of her and our family, so we'll get through this difficult time coping with their diagnosis.

You can write a newsletter for the family explaining the diagnosis of your daughter's autism. Include symptoms, which upsets her, and no skills that you are working with her. The pressure is on them to accept and learn about it. As a parent your hands are full and everyone needs to give you a break. You do not cause autism. Over time you'll be more comfortable with the diagnosis and the questions of friends and attitudes. Have a couple of books on autism ready in case someone wants to know more. Tell them to autism Google and you get a brainfull, there are so many things. These few tips that helped me when my daughter was diagnosed and began treatment. Good luck to you and e-mail if you need.

I totally understand what you are going through, it's just not something that comes up in conversation on a regular basis! I recommend telling them in person rather than through a card or something. If you are close enough to the family member, then just try to get their advice. Start with just tell them the situation and ask them how to tell everyone. Maybe this person would still like to say a few other people, and these people would tell other people, etc. until the whole family knows. When we told my family of my brother, they were nothign but supportive, and I hope your family will be the same. I know it can be uncomfortable, but remember that it is nothing to be ashamed of. 1 in 188 children diagnosed with autism each year, you're not alone. Just do your homework before your next family function, there will be questions, I guarantee you. Depending on the age of your daughter and the area where you live, there are many treatments and schooling available to make the journey easier and better for your family. There are things that helped my brother were Theraputic Riding, Swimming (builds upper body strength), OT, and Speech Therapy.

It is easy. Suffice it to say. If they do not like it then tuff. Your child comes first. If they do not like tell them where they can go. You need support, not negativity. Your child can not help it. So look out for the best interest of your child.

Why does it need to be mentioned until your family and your friends are with your daughter? What is the difference between your daughter and a child who has ADD or ADHD who had not been diagnosed? Nothing. A child is a child. So when you have friends and your daughter's behaviors are different from others, would be the right time to tell them that she is autistic. She is who she is. You can learn much from an autistic child or a child with special needs if you have an open mind. It will teach you a lot and have lots of fun with it. Yes, you can have people look different or your family, but everyone is different in their way.

No, it's ok, you were not to be funny. Any e-mail the entire family. What is the worst that could happen?
ps sry I do not know what autism!

tell it like it is. Your daughter has a condition called autism which can be treated. it will probaby be difficult for them to understand at first, nobody can help children to love "typically developing" or not. Give your friends a chance, they may be able to offer some much needed respite or assistance on difficult days. Maybe they can come with Y.