ParentsCN: Diagnosis

My teen was just diagnosed—they're refusing to accept it

maya~
1mo ago
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Diagnosis: autism. Teen's reaction: 'I'm not autistic,' 'Everyone's a little autistic,' 'This label is stupid.' They're rejecting the diagnosis and me for suggesting it helps.

They have proof they're neurodivergent but won't claim it.

How do you support a teen who won't accept their own diagnosis?

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sam~
1mo ago

We gave our teen a real vote in every decision about their own support. Buy-in changed everything.

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tara~
1mo ago

This is such an important conversation. Grateful you started it.

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