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[quote=Anonymous]We're sort of new to all of this since DS (almost 5) was diagnosed about 10 months ago and has what probably would have been called HFA before the new guidelines.  Often times people don't know right away that something is different but he definitely has behaviors that are outside the norm for his age group and as he grows I expect it will become even more obvious as social situations with peers only get more complex.  I've been thinking about it a lot because I never know when to say something and when to just let it be.  For example, we told his old preschool last year when he got the diagnosis and they were so freaked out by it that all of a sudden they were calling me every day about something after never calling once in the previous 8 months.  Today we went to a soccer class and I decided to tell them to explain why he sometimes doesn't seem like he's listening or doesn't interact with the other kids.  They were really great about it and I was glad we did.  I've wondered with friends too or at class events for his school where I see other parents noticing that DS is doing something that isn't always age appropriate.  Usually I don't feel the need to explain although I do sometimes feel a bit judged myself since I'm sure at least some of them wonder why I'm "letting" him do stuff.  Since we're just at the start of this, I'm hoping for wisdom from those who have BTDT.  Obviously we tell school, sitters and anyone else for whom it's really relevant but how do you decide about more casual settings or with other parents/friends?   [/quote]

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