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[quote=Anonymous]Kids (and adults) notice people who are different. Adults know (or should know) not to 1) stare and 2) ask rude questions about why the person is different. Kids really don't have 1) a good filter and 2) experience asking questions like this politely. So, give them the benefit of the doubt. They are asking about your DD because she appears different and they want to know why. It would be nice if they could ask politely for this information or just wonder in silence but they are kids. My son is 9 and will whisper to me when he sees someone who has visible special needs. I've taught him not to say anything out loud because it isn't polite. I guess you are going to have to just teach your DD how to answer questions or how to deflect them. If someone asks what is wrong with her, she can either say, "There is nothing wrong with me. I have a disorder that makes me ___________. My name's Mary. What's your name?" Or she can come up with something else. [/quote]
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