Originally Posted by polarbear
I think it's wonderful that Disney aired it - really most kids are so accepting when things are just "things" and they know about it, rather than things being not explained. I'm sure that didn't make sense

Made perfect sense.

We were scared to death to have the third grade classroom teacher tell the whole class about DS's Asperger's; but it made all the difference in the world. The kids are accepting him the way he is. It is stunning.

Kids need to know the right names and explanations for disabilities-- disabled kids need it, and non-disabled kids need it.

Yay Disney.

DeeDee