Disclosure & Privacy
Is it okay to tell my child the disability name?
The disability name is the child's and family's personal information. First, conveying that child's strengths, weaknesses, and needed accommodations concretely is more useful for your child's understanding and appropriate interaction than the diagnosis name. Even if you do give the name, the basic rule is to check whether the child and family have made it known to others, and not to spread it on your own.
Sources:raisingchildren.net.au · understood.org
This FAQ provides general information and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. For individual concerns, consult an appropriate professional.
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