new diagnosis/overwhelmed

Do you ever find that you don't want to share the diagnosis with people? I read the other day that some choose not to share because if their child improves etc, they find that a stigma is attached even if their child has outgrown many things. sorry for rambling. I feel positive but still so worried and I am due with my 2nd child in a few weeks so it's a very overwhelming time right now. Thanks so much!

If the child is high functioning and is "coping" then only certain people need to know i.e school,hospital,dentist etc.If on the other hand he is not hgh functioning then outside people must be involved.

My aspie is in mainstream and none of the pupils know about his diagnosis only the staff.It is up to you who you tell though in some cases it can be useful for certain people to know about it friends family etc.

use the diagnosis on a need to know basis.

shell

Post edited by: spectrummum, at: 07/06/2008 05:33

I agree with Shell. You do not need to tell everyone about the diagnosis, only those involved with you, your family and your child.