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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’d want to know because I think communication is important.

I don’t understand the point of concealing. Knowledge is power. There is nothing “wrong” that needs to be hidden away like some dark secret. When the pod is formed, these need areas are going to become obvious, so why not break it out in the open [b]before they become a point of resentment[/b]? [/quote]

This.  If your kid starts acting out in some way that is difficult to deal with, and then you say, "Oh, yeah, he's on the spectrum, I didn't tell you," there will be a LOT of resentment.  They might feel like you tricked them into the pod.  If you give a heads-up, the other parents will (1) be better prepared to handle it, which is better for you and your kid, and (2) less likely to resent it.  And maybe they will decline the pod, which sucks, but that's still better -- you don't want someone caring for your kid who doesn't think they can handle whatever your kid's challenges are.  You want your kid's caregivers to feel prepared and competent, not resentful and ill-equipped. [/quote]

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