As a parent of a nine year old boy on the autism spectrum the question of discussing ASC with children has come up on a number of occasions.

In fact our son knows he is on the spectrum and uses it to explain to people he meets about some of his behaviours.

But many parents take a different view. Indeed in his education unity (read more here) some parents have , very reasonably, not told their children about the diagnosis.

So what about you?

It would be great if you could take part in the poll below. Also could you tell us a bit more about your decision making process using the comments box below.

Hopefully this will help other parents making this important choice for their children on the autism spectrum.

Many thanks for your help!