Hoe to bring up AS

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I am convinced my 16 yr old nephew has HFA, but I don't know how to bring up the issue with my sister (his mother). I'm worried that if I raise it with my sister, she will be insulted (my child is very successful academically and socially). I was thinking of discussing it with his 21 yr old sister whom he is very close to. Advice?

Yeah, a really touchy subject. Lots of parents prefer to remain in denial about their child's austic tendencies. I personally know some. I think you should say what you think and let the chips fall where they may. And maybe you should talk with your nephew yourself. Don't talk about AS, talk about feeling different. If he seems happy and healthy, don't worry about it.

-Mark

I suggest asking her to look into it- ie; "have you heard of asperger syndrome?" the answer will most likely be no. You could tell her about it, maybe present her with a list of symptoms/quirks that describes an asperger. Most likely, she'll realize that it sounds like her child... If that doesn't open her eyes, there really isn't much you can do.

yip my sond mother is the same wont accept aspergers in our son even thou i am diagnosed and he has traits......aspergers is funny in that even a lot of aspies out there dont really accept their aspiness fully, it is hidden from others and from ourselves.
so what steps do you take?

very carefullk ones i think
if there is aspergers in the family your sister may have it or her husband adn you are really opening up a can of worms, if the behaviour noticed is problematic then yes she needs to be told, but if your just inteferinf then it woul dbe better to butt out and leave pamphlets around the house and allow them to figure it out for themselves with gentle persuasion from yourself.
good luck