I also have a daughter who's mildly aspie. She's getting the therapies she needs, but she's never heard that word, despite being in middle school. Like Ecki, I find it hard to say anything to her because she associates all of autism with her brother.

I also haven't told her yet. She knows "her brain is different" since she takes "stop crying medicine". Her sister has severe autism (and Down syndrome), and that is what she knows about autism. So I don't want to freak her out by telling her she also has a form of autism.

@ The Gang's Momma, Julie, & Trish – Just knowing that I'm not the only one who has dealt with this or thinks this way makes it better. Trust me. So thank you so very much.

@Amazing_Grace – I'm glad I told my son too, but in "real time" situations he may be so sensory overloaded/stimulated or just concentrating on going where he needs to go that he forgets to tell those people those important things.

@Barbara – I talk those things over with the Hubs probably more often than he would like . The issue becomes that each Summer this camp he goes to changes staff at an alarming rate, so I feel compelled to go and let them know what is what. I know I need to do it, but sometimes I can't help but think I'm showing them his weakness before he can show them his strengths. However, any other time I would not say something is usually when I get a call. So it's a fine line, I guess .

@Stimey – Thank you. Your steering wheel and mine I hope will keep our secret.