I am an Aspie Girl: A book for young girls with autism spectrum conditions
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I am an Aspie Girl: A book for young girls with autism spectrum conditions
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I resent the idea that girls are limited to fantasies centered on princesses and such or that their splinter interests would be as banal as doll collection. I am undiagnosed and had 20 years on medication for depression and anxiety, which suppressed my meltdowns.
So not an inability, just a delay because we try so hard to remain optimistic and believe in a better future as a way through the tough times. They can be slow processors to determine the deep meaning of what someone said, or take time to find the language that exactly describes what they mean to say. I've worked as a behavior therapist for special needs kids for over 8 years and suspect my 4 year old as being an aspie, however, only time will tell as she is very mild.
other students and I were chased out of the program by the instructor mentioned above and have finally found after all these years that I want to be an insurance agent. It is a source of comfort to me to read your words as I find all the things you’ve mentioned extremely difficult to put into words. She doesn't actually have an Aspergers diagnosis, as the specialist in our area said they don't give those anymore but just say "on the ASD spectrum". Each illustration is worth a thousand words and will be perceived as engaging and enjoyable for young children, adolescents and adults.
Quite often when I have a meltdown I'll find myself saying things like 'I've been queuing for an hour! Aspie Women have a difficult time enjoying the benefits of networking which is so vital for how neurotypicals advance at work. Having lived this journey of trying to gain perpetual acceptance at work and from other women, I can share some insights that will be helpful for mothers of girls with Asperger’s in preparing them for employment. Depending on their background and social upbringing, They tend to be very blunt and non filtered in their youth, because they see sugar coating as dishonesty , yet the opposite in adulthood, they can be extremely inhibited, intimidated by possible social backlash, so they withhold… especially if they received extreme punishment for the behavior as a child .My general opinion is that her maturity level is very juvenile and at least 3 years behind her peers. We pursued this due to her emotional outbursts, and lack of empathy shown, and finally got her a diagnosis. Fleeting, unnatural eye contact, that is either over-intense and attempting to linger or constantly moved about to find an object of focus.
Your posts are of particular comfort at the moment Sam as I go through the awkward introspective painful uncomfortable uplifting mind-blowing process of seeking a formal diagnosis. My sons have had so many accommodations that they have a hard time "adapting" without support or someone to hold their hand or do it for them. I took her to the pediatrician, and fortunately saw another physician in the office who said something magical.
I am a Nurse (hated every minute of school), and in a way I felt like I had totally failed, but I thought I was just weird and never looked for a diagnosis of either myself or my daughter. Shes very detail oriented and can go on and on trying to explain her thoughts, or focus on details others dont find relevant.
I we offend you tell us bluntly then we won't do it again don't try to break it down for us gently that doesn't work because then we feel your not serious. Besides the book's title, this book is fine for someone like my daughter who is only diagnosed with high functioning Autism. She may arrange her toys a certain way on the shelf, perform the same grooming ritual each day and become upset by any change in her schedule. Something to relate to and made her feel like what she was going through and how she feels and what she struggles with was ok to talk about to me and everyone around her!The problem there is that if the girl isnt diagnosed to be autistic, her behavior would be misinterpreted. Please understand this and help your daughter find a network where she can contribute and develop social connectivity.
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