I think that its necessary to tell prospective clients about your daughter. I dont think its a negative and most parents probably wont either but its that few who will find out later and use it as an excuse to leave. They have no control if there are special needs children in a classroom and this should be no different but it is a service that they are paying for and they should be able to make an informed choice. I dont really think that it goes against your daughters rights to tell your clients, in fact by keeping it hidden it may give the appearance that it is something to be ashamed of. You need to be prepared that people are not educated on autism and at first it might be something that scares them off, which is why it is so important for you to disclose as much information as possible that they are making an educated choice. best of luck to you.

[IUOTE=MeMe;31090]I am asking since my daughter has high functioning autism which results in many different strategies used for her in order to refrain from meltdowns and tantrums. She also exhibits a lot of hands on behavior when forgetting to use her words for more space.

Would you include this in meeting new clients. Part of me feels it is necessary since some different things need to happen for my daughter to function that may appear as favourtism but it isnt. My approach with my daughter is not always the same as the other kids (example my daughter needs to come through the garage to a special hook for her coat just for her while the other kids come through the front door. all the rushing and crowd of kids at the front becomes like a wall of pressure on her and she will melt down). Part of me doesnèt want to explain any of this to parents as it goes against my daughters rights on whether that should be disclosed at all. But perhaps sharing it would make people alot more understanding and have it that autism is out there and not hidden away somewhere.[/QUOTE]