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How to tell a Child about their Diagnosis

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This video is about two school-aged children who share their knowledge and personal experiences about autism. It is meant for a younger audience, who want to understand autism from an everyday point of view. The script was written by a self-advocate, Maxine Share. The voiceovers were performed by self-advocate actors Kayla Tellier and Chuck Smith.



 

 

This infographic is a resource for parents/caregivers created by Danielle Nolan (Social Worker) and Bethany Brewin (OT) from Autism Ontario. It includes questions to ask oneself, tips for talking to the child, and ways to support oneself.

 

 

 

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Photo Credit : Elijah Ekdahl on Unsplash

 

 

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Keywords Across Canada , Autism Ontario , Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) , Managing major life transitions , Parent Author/Contributor , Self-advocate author or contributor , Signs of autism , Support for Parents and Families