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18 year old ASD daughter

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Shivers1 · 17/08/2021 15:59

Hoping for some advice. I have suspected that my wonderful daughter has ASD for quite some time and all things considered this has not proved to be too problematic. DD has a p/t job, has done well at school and is off to university. A number of incidents recently though have highlighted that she is encountering obstacles - some small, some big... dental visits/lack of a social life/food/diet etc. I have mentioned to her that she may have ASD, but she has made no moves to research this . Can anyone recommend a book she could read (geared towards older teenagers/young women) or how I could approach a conversation with her about it all? She's very sensitive and I don't want to distress her in any way. I'd also like to know your views on whether she needs a diagnosis. At this stage, what would this achieve? Many thanks in advance.

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Sisalcarpet · 04/09/2021 15:07

Bumping for you Shivers as I am in exactly the same situation. 18 yr old with PT job, off to university. With a few eating difficulties, anxiety related gut issues, and volatility of mood (melt downs).

I would love to know if there is a good book or website out there that could explain a bit more.

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