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easy child and his autism. How do I explain it to him?
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 569746" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I'm not really sure that it is always necessary to focus on the details of a perceived "weakness"...unless, of course, he is being singled out in an unhealthy way. With my difficult child#2 it was only necessary to briefly respond to any questions that he originated based on his day. For many kids it is simply enough to say "each of us is created differently". Some kids are blond and short and seem to gain weight easily. You are a brunette like most of us in the family, you are tall and will likely always be able to eat like a horse and stay slender. Some kids are very good at school, some kids have difficulty passing and you mostly get B's and C's...except in math where you have to work very hard. Some kids are born with diseases that make everyday life very difficult like the little girl who is in a wheelchair while others, like you, can walk and run and do pretty much what you want to do with no pain. Personalities vary from person to person. Your Grandad is a fine man who doesn't talk much. I talk too much sometimes, don't I? The only problem you have is a very mild problem with Asperger's which means that you don't always "get" what other people are trying to communicate. That's why we went to the social skills group so you could improve your ability in that area. You're a bright, caring, wonderful person who just happens to have one small problem. We are very proud of you and so glad we are all family. </p><p></p><p>I did look at books and for my difficult child knew it would cause him to worry. One book showed a child with unusual facial expressions. I knew that a book would trigger concerns and not bring peace...for our difficult child. Of course, each of our children is different. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 569746, member: 35"] I'm not really sure that it is always necessary to focus on the details of a perceived "weakness"...unless, of course, he is being singled out in an unhealthy way. With my difficult child#2 it was only necessary to briefly respond to any questions that he originated based on his day. For many kids it is simply enough to say "each of us is created differently". Some kids are blond and short and seem to gain weight easily. You are a brunette like most of us in the family, you are tall and will likely always be able to eat like a horse and stay slender. Some kids are very good at school, some kids have difficulty passing and you mostly get B's and C's...except in math where you have to work very hard. Some kids are born with diseases that make everyday life very difficult like the little girl who is in a wheelchair while others, like you, can walk and run and do pretty much what you want to do with no pain. Personalities vary from person to person. Your Grandad is a fine man who doesn't talk much. I talk too much sometimes, don't I? The only problem you have is a very mild problem with Asperger's which means that you don't always "get" what other people are trying to communicate. That's why we went to the social skills group so you could improve your ability in that area. You're a bright, caring, wonderful person who just happens to have one small problem. We are very proud of you and so glad we are all family. I did look at books and for my difficult child knew it would cause him to worry. One book showed a child with unusual facial expressions. I knew that a book would trigger concerns and not bring peace...for our difficult child. Of course, each of our children is different. DDD [/QUOTE]
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