Honest , no tip toeing . That's always key adhd or not . High function autism myself , on the scale of adhd looking back at my childhood although that hadn't been said to me , slow progress and all that meant late diagnose . It is vital important to tell him . Son . You have something called this . That means you need extra help. It's ok . It doesn't make you a freak. And this person is here to make your life easier so you can understand stuff better . There may be times you find it hard because your moods go up and down for what ever reason but this person will be here to catch you on the times you are calm . He will work hard with you , and you will work hard with him team work . And what ever you achieve at the end know that we love you and continue to do your best . Good luck to him and good luck to you as parents it will all fall in to place x

Both my husband and I had always told our son growing up that he was different and had needs. We didn’t tell him he had autism because then he would’ve used it as an excuse. He finally asked one day, at the age of 18 and I told him. It wasn’t a big deal. He seems fine with everything because he knows he has accomplished a lot.

Agreed!!

Thank you all!