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The Definitive Guide to Girls with Aspergers‖ Believes That a Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Parenting Asperger‘S Children Is of Extreme Importance The Definitive Guide to Girls with Aspergers By Dave Angel www.ParentingAspergersCommunity.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 For Free Weekly Aspergers Tips www.ParentingAspergers.com/blog Contents: Symptoms and Diagnosis for Girls with Aspergers Page Do the symptoms of Aspergers differ for girls, and if so what are they? 8 Why is it so difficult to diagnose Aspergers in Girls? 10 The unique presentation of Aspergers in girls? 12 How do you explain that being different (with Aspergers) is ok? 13 Issues faced by parents of girls diagnosed in middle school… 15 Pre-Teenage Girls with Aspergers How and what do I tell my 10 year old daughter about sex without her freaking out and feeling uncomfortable? 18 My 11 year old cannot deal with the fact that she is growing up... 20 My 11-year-old girl with Aspergers has mood swings… 22 My 12 year old daughter cannot notice how loud she speaks… 24 Teenage Girls with Aspergers Can you give me some ―rules of dating‖ for my teen daughter with Aspergers? 27 How can I help my daughter to avoid being sexually exploited by boys who might say or do anything for sex? 29 What do I need to know about my teenage girl with Aspergers? 31 14 yr. Old daughter with Aspergers whose mind turns off from time to time… 33 What can I do to prepare my 14 year old daughter on being able to survive? 35 15 year old daughter –having trouble getting her to follow everyday rules… 37 My daughter won't take care of self care issues or wear a bra… 39 My daughter is 17 years old and doesn‘t want to interact with people… 43 Strategies I can use to try to help my daughter manage her own stress? 45 Can you give me tips for dealing with PMS in my daughter with Aspergers? 47 Girls with Aspergers - Growing Up into Adults Will my daughter have the necessary skills to become a mother herself one day? 50 She wants to drive but I worry that she will and zone out while driving… 52 My daughter will not take personal responsibility for her actions... 54 Do adults with Aspergers marry and if they do, do they make a success of it? 58 How can I decide how to provide opportunities for independent adult living? 60 My daughter is now a parent… 62 Education and Girls with Aspergers Does my daughter with Aspergers have to stay in mainstream? 65 How do I get my daughter's teachers, to support her needs? 67 Help my daughter with Aspergers improve her organizational skills? 69 Trying to understand the way in which my child learns… 71 How to help my daughter retain the information she learns at school? 74 I need skills to help my daughter understand time… 77 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 For Free Weekly Aspergers Tips www.ParentingAspergers.com/blog I really struggle with my daughter not being able to follow instructions… 80 What is the responsibility of the school? 83 Daughter shuts down in class… 85 Do you have any tips for teenage girls with Aspergers in schooling? 87 Girls with Aspergers and Social Skills How can I teach my daughter the social skills and understanding for relationships and friendships with boys? 90 Social skills training for our teenager with Aspergers? 92 How do I help my child so that she can make friends? 94 Girls with Aspergers and Behavior Aspergers girl that throws things, rips things and breaks things… 97 When we are watching T.V. she will burst out in a scream... 99 Why is my daughter always nasty to her oldest sister? 101 Psychological Problems for Girls with Aspergers What can I do about my daughter‘s self-harming? 104 My daughter is being bullied by other girls at school – what can I do? 106 How can I help my daughter improve her self esteem as it‘s pretty low? 108 My daughter with Aspergers has a lot of anxiety… 110 How to deal with anger management and Aspergers? 112 My child with Asperger's seems to be developing anorexia… 114 Other Questions about Girls with Aspergers How do I get my daughter with Aspergers to accept help? 117 Is Aspergers why my daughter really doesn‘t play much with her brother? 119 Do you have information on Aspergers and Neurofeedback? 121 Best way to help other family members understand my daughter's fears? 123 My biggest challenge is getting through to her… 125 How can I relate to my daughter in a way which doesn't cause a flair-up? 127 What is the best way to work through a parent's frustration? 129 Expert Views on Aspergers Diagnosis in Girls Tony Attwood 133 Wendy Lawson 135 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 For Free Weekly Aspergers Tips www.ParentingAspergers.com/blog Disclaimer The writer of the material present in ―The Definitive Guide to Girls with Aspergers‖ believes that a multi-disciplinary approach to parenting Asperger‘s children is of extreme importance. This means combining the approaches of a wide variety of disciplines involved with Asperger‘s children and their parents such as social workers, nurses, teachers, doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, speech therapists. Also it involves using the knowledge and information of parents themselves. The author recognizes that within scientific, educational, social and medical fields there are widely divergent viewpoints and opinions. This material is written for the express purpose of sharing educational information gathered from the experiences of the author and other people in the areas mentioned above. None of the information contained in this e-Book is intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure Asperger‘s, nor is it intended to prescribe any of the techniques, materials or concepts presented as a form of treatment for Asperger‘s. Before beginning any practice relating to Asperger‘s it is highly recommended that you first obtain the consent and advice of a qualified health, education or social care professional. Should you choose to make use of the information contained herein without first consulting a health, education or social care professional, you are prescribing for yourself, which is your inalienable right. However, the author assumes no responsibility for the choices you make after your review of the information contained herein and your consultation with a qualified health, education or social care professional. None of the statements in this article or in the book have been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), or the American Medical Association (AMA). Every effort has been --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 For Free Weekly Aspergers Tips www.ParentingAspergers.com/blog made to accurately represent this product and its potential. However your level of success in attaining the results claimed in this program depends on the time and effort that you devote to the program, ideas and techniques mentioned. Results will vary for people on an individual basis. We cannot guarantee your success nor are we responsible for any of your actions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 For Free Weekly Aspergers Tips www.ParentingAspergers.com/blog Introduction Hi there, I just wanted to add a quick introduction at the start of this resource. Now I‘ve been helping families online with children who have Aspergers since 2006. And whilst I have been aware along the way of some girls with Aspergers; it‘s been a very small minority. But over the past couple of years I have noticed the amount of, often discontented parents, of girls with Aspergers growing. I‘ve read a number of email and blog entries asking me why I don‘t do anything specifically for girls; because they are so desperate for this help. So that‘s why this resource has come about. A couple of months ago now I sent out an online survey to parents of girls with Aspergers (maybe you filled it in?) and was quite astounded to receive over 300 replies and answers. So the survey has formed the basis of this resource, to specifically help parents with girls who have Aspergers. I hope that this resource proves valuable to you, and as ever I always appreciate feedback by email. All that‘s left is for me to say good luck and I hope you enjoy this resource. Thanks, Dave Angel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 For Free Weekly Aspergers Tips www.ParentingAspergers.com/blog Symptoms and Diagnosis for Girls with Aspergers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 For Free Weekly Aspergers Tips www.ParentingAspergers.com/blog Do the symptoms of Aspergers differ for girls, and if so what are they? This is an interesting question that many concerned parents ask themselves. Many girls with Aspergers go unnoticed for years without receiving a diagnosis. It is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of Aspergers differ greatly by your child‘s individual personality and gender. Only a certified doctor trained in diagnosing Aspergers can make the final decision on whether your child has Aspergers. Yes, the symptoms of Aspergers can differ for girls. The vast majority of children diagnosed with Aspergers are boys. Many girls do not get a proper diagnosis because of the emotional processing differences. For example, girls are not as likely to act out when they get angry or frustrated, but boys generally bring a great deal of attention to themselves when problems arise. Part of the problem in identifying the symptoms is the way that adults and peers treat males and females. Girls are more nurturing, and boys are less nurturing. Girls tend to support and comfort their peers, and they are less likely to become bullies or become victims of bullies. Girls have internal symptoms that do not manifest in their behavior. The following list contains the most common symptoms of Aspergers in girls: * Sensory Processing o Aversion to specific smells o Extreme or no response to certain noises o Dislike of activities that require movement (Ex.
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