# DOD279: When Should You Tell Your Kid They're Neurodivergent?

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Podcast: [Dear Old Dads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dear-old-dads-5483331)
Published: 2026-06-05T09:27:00+00:00
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## Resource

The dads take a listener email about how and when to talk to your kid about a diagnosis like ADHD or autism. When do you share this information with your kid, and is it something you should anticipate sharing at multiple points at different developmental stages? Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com

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