Off topic: New neighborhood

[Guest guest]

Has anyone with autistic kids moved from one neighborhood to another? I need

some guidance on how to approach the subject with my new neighbors.

I don't really want to just move in and not say anything because A) I think

my kids yell more than other kids and persons nearby might unfoundedly

suspect abuse If one of them should slip out without me seeing them, I

would want the neighbors to know that the child may not respond to them and

that they should call me right away, and C) I need the neighbors to know

about their GFCF status, and to check with me first before offering them any

kind of well-meaning treat.

On the other hand, I don't really want it to be the first thing out of my

mouth, either. My kids are children first, and I don't want to be viewed as

" That family with the autistic kids that just moved in. "

Any ideas out there?

Peggy Sue

Mom to (7, NT) (5, SI Dysfunction, ASD) Allie (4, Autism)

and (2, ASD, self regulatory disorder)