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Old May 30, 2014, 04:51 AM
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My 16 yr old daughter is v. intelligent and artistic. I know those aren't the criteria for autism, but she has always been a . sensitive girl.
She has more recently been talking about her difficulty with eye contact and difficulty with social situations.
She prefers her own company, but has a group of regular friends, who are similar.
She likes routine and can be very rigid.
A few years ago, she began writing lists of character names from books etc, in very small writing. Occasionally she will still do thos.
She is very thoughtful and perceptive.
A big problem is her terrible disorganisation, and forgetfulness.
Her grades are good, but I worry about the future when she will need to be more organised.
Also her brothe is dx with aspergers.

I know the forum can't diagnose, but any advice would be welcome. Girls often get missed for asd dx, and some professionals can be quite dismissive and make common mistakes in thinking that a person should fit certain rigid criteria, but it is often more complex.
I just want to help her.
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Old May 30, 2014, 10:40 AM
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Are her problems bothering her? I wish I had known at 16... Given what you said and her brother being diagnosed, I think it is possible. I have no real advice other than possibly asking her if she wants to find out.
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Old May 30, 2014, 12:38 PM
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Are her problems bothering her? I wish I had known at 16... Given what you said and her brother being diagnosed, I think it is possible. I have no real advice other than possibly asking her if she wants to find out.
Thanks phaset
Now she is old enough and more aware, I have thought about seeing how she goes at college in september, and yes I will ask if she wants to pursue a dx.
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Old Jun 09, 2014, 01:49 PM
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She sounds at least asperger's-like. This pretty much seems like the classic AS, lack of eye contact, obsessive interests, highly sensitive, and limited social life and skills
Thanks for this!
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