How to disclose to a person with Asperger's they have it.

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I want to compile a list of resources and advice to help disclose that a person [Adult and child] has a diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder in a manner which will mean that they aren't alarmed, but supported and able to comprehend the diagnosis and the positive aspects.

Also let me know how you managed to support a person with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder such as Asperger's

mention books and other resources used and points you and they found useful.

there is a lot of information on the internet on this subject yet I think there needs to be one place where the information is readily available. It may be difficult even for relatives to understand what a diagnosis of an ASD means and how to support the autistic person,

I think the 'golden rule' is to never [deliberately] cause the autistic person to become stressed- this could make their condition more evident/worse and make it harder for them to cope.

So this person does not know they have Asperger's and you think they do?

What positive aspects?

No

Just as a general guide [I said that, possibly in other words]

more for someone who doesn't know they have autism eg if they were diagnosed as a child but haven't known about their diagnosis until they are a lot older,

just a guide for parents and carers to follow as well as somewhere for people with AS to turn

the positive aspects mentioned would include greater ability to think logically, and ability to make connections other people dont etc [thought this would be obvious]

Not sure I can be of help. Since I am on the spectrum, it was I that needed to know and support is flowing towards me, not the other way round.

I think the best way is to 'accidentally' leave a book (of the person's reading level i.e if it is a child, a book for younger children) about autism lying around, especially if the person is quite curious about books. That's how I found out... except my mum didn't leave it lying around, I caught her hiding it under her pillow super fast then I snuck in to see what it was when she went to the bathroom! That is NOT the best way to find out! There are quite a lot of good books about ASDs that are aimed at us and not professionals or parents now so this method is probably good.

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