RE: New poll for parenting_autism

[Guest guest]

I couldn't answer the age question because I don't have an " age " . I am

upfront about Jordan's diagnosis and he will just naturally know about

it as he grows up. Maybe 4 years old is when he'll understand, maybe

sooner, maybe later. Should I just vote 4?

I don't want autism to be something for Jordan to be ashamed of, or to

use as a crutch. It's a challenge in his life that he has to work with.

That's all.

Debbie with twins

- Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo

- (NT) 2.5yo

[Guest guest]

Yes, Debbie I want to know what do you think it is a good age to talk to

them about it or if somebody thinks is better not to have that

conversation.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

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De: weya

Enviado el: Miércoles, 12 de Marzo de 2003 06:56 p.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: RE: New poll for parenting_autism

I couldn't answer the age question because I don't have an " age " . I am

upfront about Jordan's diagnosis and he will just naturally know about

it as he grows up. Maybe 4 years old is when he'll understand, maybe

sooner, maybe later. Should I just vote 4?

I don't want autism to be something for Jordan to be ashamed of, or to

use as a crutch. It's a challenge in his life that he has to work with.

That's all.

Debbie with twins

- Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo

- (NT) 2.5yo

[Guest guest]

We have always talked about autism in front of the kids. Not really to them. Whe

we asked Greggory if he knew what autism was he really had no clue but said that

Alec and Jeff were. Now that we have explained autism to greggory he says he

is NOT autistic. Just Alec. And on some days Jeff. LOL

Jacquie H

Re: New poll for parenting_autism

> I couldn't answer the age question because I don't have an " age " . I am

> upfront about Jordan's diagnosis and he will just naturally know about

> it as he grows up.

Same here. We've been talking to about autism as long as we've known

he has it. He started to associate the word autistic with himself at around

5 years old, but we've just always put it out there.

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

I wont change the poll again. Maybe we can say the age when the child

related the word autism to him or herself.

Jacquie H, what did you tell Greggory when he told you he wasn't

autistic?

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

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De: Jacquie

Enviado el: Miércoles, 12 de Marzo de 2003 08:45 p.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: Re: New poll for parenting_autism

We have always talked about autism in front of the kids. Not really to

them. Whe we asked Greggory if he knew what autism was he really had no

clue but said that Alec and Jeff were. Now that we have explained

autism to greggory he says he is NOT autistic. Just Alec. And on some

days Jeff. LOL

Jacquie H

Re: New poll for parenting_autism

> I couldn't answer the age question because I don't have an " age " . I

am

> upfront about Jordan's diagnosis and he will just naturally know

about

> it as he grows up.

Same here. We've been talking to about autism as long as we've

known

he has it. He started to associate the word autistic with himself at

around

5 years old, but we've just always put it out there.

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

Hmmmm...now that is a good question. LOL I guess we just didn't press it. I told

him he was, he argued with me. Jeff told him he was, he argued with Jeff. I

figured it didnt really matter. :S

Jacquie H

Re: New poll for parenting_autism

> I couldn't answer the age question because I don't have an " age " . I

am

> upfront about Jordan's diagnosis and he will just naturally know

about

> it as he grows up.

Same here. We've been talking to about autism as long as we've

known

he has it. He started to associate the word autistic with himself at

around

5 years old, but we've just always put it out there.

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

It really does not matter at all. He is doing just great.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

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De: Jacquie

Enviado el: Miércoles, 12 de Marzo de 2003 09:43 p.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: Re: New poll for parenting_autism

Hmmmm...now that is a good question. LOL I guess we just didn't press

it. I told him he was, he argued with me. Jeff told him he was, he

argued with Jeff. I figured it didnt really matter. :S

Jacquie H

Re: New poll for parenting_autism

> I couldn't answer the age question because I don't have an " age " .

I

am

> upfront about Jordan's diagnosis and he will just naturally know

about

> it as he grows up.

Same here. We've been talking to about autism as long as we've

known

he has it. He started to associate the word autistic with himself

at

around

5 years old, but we've just always put it out there.

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

Okay, I revoted & checked " 4-5yo " because it was the youngest age you

have listed. My true vote is ... as soon as they can understand it.

Debbie with twins

- Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo

- (NT) 2.5yo

RE: New poll for parenting_autism

Importance: High

Yes, Debbie I want to know what do you think it is a good age to talk to

them about it or if somebody thinks is better not to have that

conversation.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

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De: weya

Enviado el: Miércoles, 12 de Marzo de 2003 06:56 p.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: RE: New poll for parenting_autism

I couldn't answer the age question because I don't have an " age " . I am

upfront about Jordan's diagnosis and he will just naturally know about

it as he grows up. Maybe 4 years old is when he'll understand, maybe

sooner, maybe later. Should I just vote 4?

I don't want autism to be something for Jordan to be ashamed of, or to

use as a crutch. It's a challenge in his life that he has to work with.

That's all.

Debbie with twins

- Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo

- (NT) 2.5yo

[Guest guest]

Thanks Debbie. I started with 4 because I thought before that it would

be hard to understand, but maybe it could be at a younger age.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

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De: weya

Enviado el: Jueves, 13 de Marzo de 2003 08:21 a.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: RE: New poll for parenting_autism

Okay, I revoted & checked " 4-5yo " because it was the youngest age you

have listed. My true vote is ... as soon as they can understand it.

Debbie with twins

- Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo

- (NT) 2.5yo

RE: New poll for parenting_autism

Importance: High

Yes, Debbie I want to know what do you think it is a good age to talk to

them about it or if somebody thinks is better not to have that

conversation.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

-----Mensaje original-----

De: weya

Enviado el: Miércoles, 12 de Marzo de 2003 06:56 p.m.

Para: parenting_autism

Asunto: RE: New poll for parenting_autism

I couldn't answer the age question because I don't have an " age " . I am

upfront about Jordan's diagnosis and he will just naturally know about

it as he grows up. Maybe 4 years old is when he'll understand, maybe

sooner, maybe later. Should I just vote 4?

I don't want autism to be something for Jordan to be ashamed of, or to

use as a crutch. It's a challenge in his life that he has to work with.

That's all.

Debbie with twins

- Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo

- (NT) 2.5yo

[Guest guest]

i agree with debbie!

M.G.mum to

Sebastian, 11 kinda quirky(NT)

Rowan, 6 extra quirky (ASD)

married to and living in Northern Ontario

[Guest guest]

> I couldn't answer the age question because I don't have an " age " . I am

> upfront about Jordan's diagnosis and he will just naturally know about

> it as he grows up.

Same here. We've been talking to about autism as long as we've known

he has it. He started to associate the word autistic with himself at around

5 years old, but we've just always put it out there.

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

I didn't take the poll because my answer would be " when/if she asked or

when/if I felt it was necessary and that she would understand " .

We talk about autism in front of her all the time.

I tell people she is autistic in her presence.

doesn't seem to affect her either way.

Penny

Telling kids about being

Autistic.