Helping Your Child Understand Their Autism:
When and How to
Explain It
Marcia Eckerd, PhD
Robert J. Bernstein
NOTE NEW DATE
Wednesday
May 7, 2025
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wilton Library
137 Old Ridgefield Road
Wilton
When parents get an autism diagnosis for their child, they might be relieved to know what’s happening, but, most likely, they will also be fearful. What does this mean for the future? When and how do I tell my child? And how do children and teens react?
Marcia Eckerd, PhD, and Rob Bernstein will explore these questions and more in this practical and helpful seminar.
Bring your questions and comments!
View the Presentation Slides
Materials: Sharing an Autism Diagnosis (PDF Format)
More About Marcia Eckerd
More About Rob Bernstein
Presented by SPED*NET in partnership with
Wilton Library, Wilton Public Schools and
Newtown Sped PTA
SPED*NET does not provide medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material in this presentation is provided for educational purposes only.
Helping Your Child Understand Their Autism:
When and How to
Explain It
Marcia Eckerd, PhD
Robert J. Bernstein
NOTE NEW DATE
Wednesday
May 7, 2025
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wilton Library
137 Old Ridgefield Road
Wilton
When parents get an autism diagnosis for their child, they might be relieved to know what’s happening, but, most likely, they will also be fearful. What does this mean for the future? When and how do I tell my child? And how do children and teens react?
Marcia Eckerd, PhD, and Rob Bernstein will explore these questions and more in this practical and helpful seminar.
Bring your questions and comments!
View the Presentation Slides
Materials: Sharing an Autism Diagnosis
(PDF Format)
More About Marcia Eckerd
More About Rob Bernstein
Presented by SPED*NET in partnership with
Wilton Library, Wilton Public Schools and
Newtown Sped PTA
SPED*NET does not provide medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material in this presentation is provided for educational purposes only.
When parents get an autism diagnosis for their child, they might be relieved to know what’s happening, but, most likely, they will also be fearful. What does this mean for the future? When and how do I tell my child? And how do children and teens react?
Marcia Eckerd, PhD, and Robert J. Bernstein will explore these questions and more in this practical and helpful seminar.
Bring your questions and comments!
View the Presentation Slides
Materials: Sharing an Autism Diagnosis
(PDF Format)
More About Marcia Eckerd
More About Rob Bernstein
Presented by SPED*NET in partnership with
Wilton Library, Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA
SPED*NET does not provide medical or
psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
The material in this presentation is provided
for educational purposes only.

