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Learning about autism to help my son (feddit.uk)
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My 5yr old son has just been diagnosed. The diagnosis was binary (yes:no) rather than a scale which was the first lesson for me.

I need to understand how to support him and am not sure where to start. Does anyone have any advice please?

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[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I think youtube autism from the inside is good place to start. I also like charisma on command

Except him to have problems with things you may excel at.

Show him empathy by summarizing his point of view, verbally.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Thanks so much for this. Also the words of wisdom.

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