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Lusby, MD

Ok parents of autistic girls I was told by a parent that the girls are the quiet ones non aggressive they stick to themselves how are your girls? Secondary question twin parents mine are both level 3 ok but night and day my girl is aggressive and like a hurricane with feet my son lovey quiet very curious about books and electronics aren't twins supposed to be more alike or does the autisum thing throw that off?

March 28, 2017
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Members strongly challenged the assumption that autistic girls are universally quiet and non-aggressive, with many sharing that their... Read more

Members strongly challenged the assumption that autistic girls are universally quiet and non-aggressive, with many sharing that their daughters experience intense meltdowns involving hitting, biting, head-banging, and running off, while also noting that every child on the spectrum is different regardless of gender. Several parents shared strategies that have helped during aggressive episodes, including calmly holding their child's hands and speaking directly to their face while reinforcing that hurting people is not okay, though many acknowledged that redirection techniques rarely work during a meltdown. A recurring theme was that autism affects children in deeply individual ways that do not follow gender stereotypes, with one member describing a friend whose nine autistic children are all completely different from one another, and twin parents noting that even siblings on the spectrum can have opposite temperaments.

A MyAutismTeam Member

My 11 year daughter is mainly quiet , calm and enjoys her quiet time alone. But, she is also stubborn stubborn and can get aggressive.She insists on being as independent as allowed.
Now, this you might find funny. She is not a twin but has a brother who is almost exactly a year younger than her. We sometimes call them twins because they have always been so alike both physically and emotionally. He is not autistic (just the opposite). They play well together but he is the one who can really get her aggressive.
Hope this helps.

May 28, 2017
A MyAutismTeam Member

My daughter us to stay to herself and sit in corner and play wirh doll. Now she is all over the place . She os starting to hit and bit when upset. When I take her to the store she has to be carried thought the parking lot if we cant find spot close or she will take off running. Walking her home from school is no fun and the school district that I live in wont bus her because the dont bus the other kids. I think it dosen't matter if you have a sin or daughter it just depends on the child.

March 29, 2017
A MyAutismTeam Member

growing up, i was not that aggressive. I was usually well-behaved. I rarely cried unless in pain. Both of my parents shared chores and child rearing duties so it was an egalitarian marriage. In terms of demeanor I don't know if there is a certain disposition because of birth sex. I believe gender is to nurture as sex is to nature. And this is my view as a transgender woman on the autism spectrum.

March 29, 2017
A MyAutismTeam Member

Love it sounds about how I handle it. Thank you it's nice to know I'm not the only one with a strong willed girl

March 31, 2017
A MyAutismTeam Member

Omg wow

March 29, 2017

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