Immediately upon diagnosis at 6. He would read things and try to overhear. He wanted answers as much as we did and he is very open when adults ask him to do something or criticize him when he can't do what they ask. He's really an incredible little advocate for himself. Sometimes I think he's more brave and unashamed than I am. Never would have intentionally put him in that spot but he feels empowered by diagnosis and explains things with simple clarity to the dumbfounded adults.