Question for the Aspies

[NicoleB76]

When you were young, would you prefer for your parents, teachers etc to explain to your peers about AS and that you can't always help the things you say or do. Or would you prefer to just let things ride?

I ask because I witnessed something that really disturbed me this afternoon. All the students were in line coming out for dismissal, my son asked a question that the teacher had apparently recently answered and all the students turned to him and yelled the answer at him.

I tend to be really overprotective, and don't want to do something that would hurt him rather than help him.

 

[terwaan]

When you were young, would you prefer for your parents, teachers etc to explain to your peers about AS and that you can't always help the things you say or do. Or would you prefer to just let things ride?

I ask because I witnessed something that really disturbed me this afternoon. All the students were in line coming out for dismissal, my son asked a question that the teacher had apparently recently answered and all the students turned to him and yelled the answer at him.

I tend to be really overprotective, and don't want to do something that would hurt him rather than help him.

When I was young I had no diagnose, with all kinds of embarrassing situations as a result.
Our eldest son has Asperger, we informed the school about this which was very helpful. Although later he changed to a specific autism-school where he is doing fine

 

[Dean Anderson]

Definitely not a good idea. I can see how such an announcement could backfire and make matters worse with kids his own age. However, if you'd like, you could tell his teachers. Ask what he thinks.

 

[NicoleB76]

Thanks for the input.