How to Explain a Diagnosis to a Child: An Interactive Resource Guide for Parents and Professionals

How to Explain a Diagnosis to a Child is a resource to guide parents and professionals through what can be a very sensitive process. This step-by-step guide includes templates and worksheets that can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the child and their families embrace who they are regardless of a diagnosis. This may include Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Learning Disabilities (LDs) Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Dyslexia Cerebral Palsy etc. This guide may help answer those difficult questions regarding: - Why parents decide to tell? - Why parents may not tell? - When to tell? - Who should tell? - What information to share? - How do I explain? Sessions include various topics such as celebrating differences reviewing strengths and challenges identifying learning style understanding relationships addressing questions about a diagnosis and others. This guide may help to build a childs confidence and empower them to advocate for themselves.