Trying to find info focused on GIRLS with AS

[Flamesparrow]

Ello

Been talking to Peachy and she was saying about AS coming out differently in girls and boys (which makes sense when I think about it logically).

I found this site which all sounds sooooooo familiar, but any others specifically talking about girls would be really helpful Welled up at the section talking about friends in elementary school - fits perfectly.

Things are very hard for DD at the moment, and it is seeming more AS related than just 5yr old related, so any help I can find would be great.

Sorry Sazisi I was grumbling at Attwood, not you. I've read that quote of his before, you pretty much remembered it spot on. I just (from personal experience) think it can be a load of rubbish. It also doesn't help females with their difficulties if everybody thinks they will automatically know and want to try and fit in and that everyone will automatically mother them.

I think it is one of those things that if their friends know (probably by being told) and if they are caring people in general, then they will be mothered...

You are absolutely right Bullet; unrealistic expectations of our DDs (and their peers..)aren't going to help them.
I read that article at a point where I was wondering what AS meant for DD's future, and I was so worried about her being bullied...I latched onto that line unquestioningly because I found it so reassuring.
Silly of me really: my own experience of girls is certainly not that they are all lovely and maternal. And by that token, all boys are not predatory either.
It is all a bit black and white, that article

Flame, she did send it over yes (must actually thank her!)

I should point out that one of the things that has helped me enormously has been the acceptance of others once I've left school. The need to conform to peer pressure to a great extent tends to leave the majority of people as they get older and of course there is greater choice once you leave school to choose who you mix with.