Here's a terrific letter that you can print out or read to your
child's classmates, friends, or any other children that your child knows to explain autism to them.
child's classmates, friends, or any other children that your child knows to explain autism to them.
It's written on a primary school level, so for preschoolers
and kindergarteners you may need to do a little paraphrasing, but it's great for explaining what autism is. It's good for adults as well.
and kindergarteners you may need to do a little paraphrasing, but it's great for explaining what autism is. It's good for adults as well.
If you don't want to use the word autism as yet when talking with other children, you may want to say "children like (your child's name)", instead of using the label. Sometimes young children only need a basic explanation.
One thing you may want to add to this letter:
You can say that even though your child may not look at them or talk to them, he does want to play. Even though he doesn't show it, to just talk to him gently and play with him anyway.
To see the letter, go to:
Sandra Sinclair www.autismvoice.com