There are resources that can help you talk to your child about their diagnosis. 

Find out more about telling your child about their diagnosis

Books that can help

  • My Autism Book by Gloria Dura-Vila and Tamar Levi – a book that explains autism in simple terms for younger children with a higher level of need 
  •  ASD and Me Picture Book by Joel Shaul – a book that helps children identify their strengths for older children with a lower level of support 
  • The Ice-Cream Sundae Guild to Autism by Debbie Elley and Tori Houghton – a book to highlight how autism is unique and build self-confidence for children of all ages 

You can contact us for more resources.

Contact Autism Outreach

Telephone: 020 8921 3311

Email: asd-outreach@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

Hear people’s stories and experiences of autism

You can watch the following video together with your child:

You can watch the following videos to understand more about autism and getting a diagnosis before choosing if you wish to watch it with your child: 

What children have said about their diagnosis

‘Don’t worry about it because you’re great just the way you are.’ 

‘It’s not really a bad thing; it’s just the way you think, it makes you think outside the box.’ 

‘Autism is not bad, it’s good. You can never get rid of it. It’s like a superhero power.  Superman could never get rid of his powers.’ 

‘It makes you unique. It makes me very unique. Don’t be worried – a lot of people have it.’