Should I announce to people around me that my son has autism
I'm the mother of a son in the first grade of elementary school.
My son is on the autism spectrum.
The characteristic is that it is relatively light, and people around you can't tell that you are a disabled child.
I'm worried about whether I should announce to people around me that I have autism in elementary school.
While enrolled in a special class (class for people with disabilities, etc.) in elementary school,
I'm spending my time at general level.
My homeroom teacher commented that general level is fine.
Currently, people around me have not disclosed that I have autism.
The reason is
・Being worried about bullying or prejudice,
・My son himself is unaware of his disability and should (or not) announce it at the right time
That's because I'm thinking about it.
Recently, from an elementary school teacher
“Be sure to announce to people around you that you are enrolled in a special grade”
I was told.
The reason
・Hiding that you are a special class is disrespectful to special class children.
・There is no prejudice or bullying at our school. All the parents of the children are kind.
That was it.
The benefits for the person himself were not discussed.
For me, making it public is nothing but a disadvantage for my son,
I don't think there is a school without bullying or prejudice, so
I'm hesitant to publish it.
I told that teacher to that effect,
She made a shy face and said, “I can't believe I'm hiding it!” I've been told that.
Furthermore, I was showered with many biased words against my son,
I'm worried about the adverse effects on my son, that he may have given a bad feeling.
I also thought about transferring my enrollment to general level,
By enrolling in individual levels,
In the unlikely event that something happens, you can have them respond individually,
For the sake of peace of mind, I would like to keep my enrollment at the individual level as it is.
・Whether or not it should be made public.
・When considering the impact on my son, how should I respond to this teacher?
Can you give me some advice?
I want to do the best for my son.
Thank you for your support.
