Re: Books for girls

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I haven't read this yet but someone go this book for me because my daughter has aspergers. It seems geared for a teenager. Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome the following is copied from Amazon "Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by

AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, deficits, challenges, and loneliness. This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls, young and old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum, as well as some partners and parents, Rudy identifies recurring struggles and areas where Aspergirls need validation, information and advice. As they recount their stories, anecdotes, and wisdom, she highlights how differences between males and females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception, rejecting negative views of Aspergirls and empowering them to lead happy and fulfilled lives. This book will

be essential reading for females of any age diagnosed with AS, and those who think they might be on the spectrum. It will also be of interest to partners and loved ones of Aspergirls, and anybody interested either professionally or academically in Asperger's Syndrome."http://www.amazon.com/Aspergirls-Empowering-Females-Asperger-Syndrome/dp/1849058261 If guns kill people then pencils cause misspelled words To: autism-aspergers Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 7:27 AM Subject: Books for girls

Can anyone recommend books for girls about Aspergers? I have kept up

with those for boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and

even though we should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to

how to explain it to her. I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and

that is all I have experience with.

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Here are some links that might help. http://www.parentingaspergerscommunity.com/public/department69.cfm http://autism.lovetoknow.com/Aspergers_in_Girls There's a video here, too. Also some Yahoo links to search further. http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AnKFG5EKZXxPkYhJo6QSC8qbvZx4?p=about+Aspergers+for+girls & toggle=1 & cop=mss & ei=UTF-8 & fr=yfp-t-701 Hope it helps. Max Elliot Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.comAdventure books for readers 8 and up http://www.maxbooks.9k.com To: autism-aspergers From: klriley@...Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:27:01 +1000Subject: Books for girls

Can anyone recommend books for girls about Aspergers? I have kept up

with those for boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and

even though we should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to

how to explain it to her. I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and

that is all I have experience with.

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Yes, Aspergirls is a very good book.  Here are some others that we have read as well that are specific to girls with Asperger’s: Asperger’s and Girls – Tony Attwood – 2006Asperger’s in Pink – A Mother and Daughter Guidebook for Raising (or being!) a Girl with Asperger’s  - – 2010Born on the Wrong Planet – Hammerschimdt – 2008Middle School:  The Stuff Nobody Tells You About:  A Teenage Girl With High-Functioning Autism Shares Her Experiences – Haley Moss – 2010My Strange and Terrible Malady – Bristow – 2008 Our daughter (11 yrs old) was diagnosed last May.  We have been looking for answers since she was 5 years old and Asperger’s was missed over and over (even though the more we read about it, the more we were convinced it was the key to helping her).  The professionals still have a hard time seeing it in girls because it manifests so differently from boys.  I wish we could have began earlier intervention as we have seen much improvement in the past year since we have had a formal diagnosis but when cannot go back in time, so we have to just keep moving forward.  I hope you find some help from this information. Vince From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of and Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 7:49 AMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: Books for girls I haven't read this yet but someone go this book for me because my daughter has aspergers. It seems geared for a teenager. Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome the following is copied from Amazon " Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, deficits, challenges, and loneliness. This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls, young and old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum, as well as some partners and parents, Rudy identifies recurring struggles and areas where Aspergirls need validation, information and advice. As they recount their stories, anecdotes, and wisdom, she highlights how differences between males and females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception, rejecting negative views of Aspergirls and empowering them to lead happy and fulfilled lives. This book will be essential reading for females of any age diagnosed with AS, and those who think they might be on the spectrum. It will also be of interest to partners and loved ones of Aspergirls, and anybody interested either professionally or academically in Asperger's Syndrome. " http://www.amazon.com/Aspergirls-Empowering-Females-Asperger-Syndrome/dp/1849058261 If guns kill people then pencils cause misspelled words To: autism-aspergers Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 7:27 AMSubject: Books for girls Can anyone recommend books for girls about Aspergers? I have kept up with those for boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and even though we should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to how to explain it to her. I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and that is all I have experience with.

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Aspergirls was a great book. I think it would be appropriate for a 14 yr. , but may want to peruse it first. Very good book and there are sections at the end of ea. chapter for aspergirls and for parents. Highly recommend!!

 

Can anyone recommend books for girls about Aspergers? I have kept up

with those for boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and

even though we should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to

how to explain it to her. I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and

that is all I have experience with.

[Guest guest]

Keep in mind that many sections of books that tackle girls with AS put so much emphasis on appearance (not so much in " Aspergirls. " ). NT girls have enough crap with pressure to look Pretty as it is, and it's much worse when this pressure is put on a girl with AS. I was (and am) a tomboy and I was constantly given grief about not being feminine enough, by peers but even moreso by my parents (they know realize this was wrong). Also, Tony Attwood has a section in his book, " The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, " about girls and it briefly mentions how often girls with AS are tomboys and how AS manifests itself differently in girls in general. Just wondering, is your daughter a tomboy? Aspergirls was a great book. I think it would be appropriate for a 14 yr. , but may want to peruse it first. Very good book and there are sections at the end of ea. chapter for aspergirls and for parents. Highly recommend!!   Can anyone recommend books for girls about Aspergers? I have kept up with those for boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and even though we should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to how to explain it to her. I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and that is all I have experience with.

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I was/am a tomboy. I always equated it with being raised with three brothers, but none of them were the typical boys toys only type boys. I prefered cars to girl toys.

I did however love makeup and was a tad obsessed with it, but I thought that was because I wasn't allowed to wear it until I was 16. Now, I mostly wear hoodies when it's cooler and sparkly blouses in the summer. My hair is long and when I get it cut, I am very particular about how it's cut. I also get my nails done twice a month, mostly because of my paper thin nails after weight loss surgery (I've maintained a 316-lb loss now for 5 yrs.) But change the tip color according to the season, and I keep tnem long.

Yes I can be fancy and a tomboy at tne same time lol.

Ashton

Esris wrote:

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>Keep in mind that many sections of books that tackle girls with AS put

>so much emphasis on appearance (not so much in "Aspergirls."). NT girls

>have enough crap with pressure to look Pretty as it is, and it's much

>worse when this pressure is put on a girl with AS. I was (and am) a

>tomboy and I was constantly given grief about not being feminine enough,

>by peers but even moreso by my parents (they know realize this was

>wrong). Also, Tony Attwood has a section in his book, "The Complete

>Guide to Asperger's Syndrome," about girls and it briefly mentions how

>often girls with AS are tomboys and how AS manifests itself differently

>in girls in general. Just wondering, is your daughter a tomboy?

>

>

>

> Aspergirls was a great book. I think it would be appropriate for a

>14 yr. , but may want to peruse it first. Very good book and there are

>sections at the end of ea. chapter for aspergirls and for parents.

>Highly recommend!!

>

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>Can anyone recommend books for girls about Aspergers? I have kept up

>with those for boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and

>even though we should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to

>how to explain it to her. I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and

>that is all I have experience with.

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Keep in mind that many sections of books that tackle girls with AS put so much emphasis on appearance (not so much in " Aspergirls. " ). NT girls have enough crap with pressure to look Pretty as it is, and it's much worse when this pressure is put on a girl with AS. I was (and am) a tomboy and I was constantly given grief about not being feminine enough, by peers but even moreso by my parents (they know realize this was wrong). Also, Tony Attwood has a section in his book, " The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, " about girls and it briefly mentions how often girls with AS are tomboys and how AS manifests itself differently in girls in general. Just wondering, is your daughter a tomboy? Aspergirls was a great book. I think it would be appropriate for a 14 yr. , but may want to peruse it first. Very good book and there are sections at the end of ea. chapter for aspergirls and for parents. Highly recommend!!   Can anyone recommend books for girls about Aspergers? I have kept up with those for boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and even though we should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to how to explain it to her. I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and that is all I have experience with.

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My daughter spent the first 10 years of her life wearing pink, and

if there was lace and/or bows, that was even better.  It was

entirely by her choice.  She has become more adventurous, but still

sticks mostly to pastel colours.  I think she is on the other side

of the spectrum from 'tomboy'.  She is more the shy academic type. 

Very much into art and literature (and apparently we should include

anime in literature - I have been set straight on that account

).  She likes to dress nicely, but wears what appeals to her, and I

don't think she knows or cares what is in or out of fashion.  Our

problem is more with making sure her hair is washed and brushed -

including what she can't see - and that she has brushed her teeth. 

And sometimes that she isn't wearing her favourite shorts and

T-shirt when it is about 15C outside.

She left 1/2 hr ago for a 4 day survival camp.  It isn't going to be

too hard for her.  Basically they will build a raft and then float

(technically 'paddle', but apparently there is usually more floating

than paddling) down the Murray River near Echuca.  We've been there

a few times for weekends, so she is comfortable about the place. 

She has seen her GP twice, her paediatrician, her nurse (to get an

asthma plan) and her school counsellor, and they have all assured

her she will be fine.  She not only has AS and anxiety to deal with,

but gets exercise/cold weather induced asthma and spent a few days

last winter in hospital with pneumonia, so there was some

apprehension from both her and her parents.  The school counsellor

is on of the leaders on the trip, and she will be keeping close to a

group of girls who are likely to find it difficult one way or

another.  It's part of a program called "The Rite Journey" (

http://theritejourney.com.au/ ) that is designed to build resilience

in kids.

 

Keep in mind

that many sections of books that tackle girls with AS

put so much emphasis on appearance (not so much in

"Aspergirls."). NT girls have enough crap with pressure

to look Pretty as it is, and it's much worse when this

pressure is put on a girl with AS. I was (and am) a

tomboy and I was constantly given grief about not being

feminine enough, by peers but even moreso by my parents

(they know realize this was wrong). Also, Tony Attwood

has a section in his book,  "The Complete Guide to

Asperger's Syndrome," about girls and it briefly

mentions how often girls with AS are tomboys and how AS

manifests itself differently in girls in general. Just

wondering, is your daughter a tomboy?

On Mon, Apr 30,

2012 at 2:33 PM, Wood wrote:

  

Aspergirls was a great book. I think it would be

appropriate for a 14 yr. , but may want to peruse it

first. Very good book and there are sections at the

end of ea. chapter for aspergirls and for parents.

Highly recommend!!

On Mon, Apr 30,

2012 at 2:27 AM, Riley

wrote:

 

Can anyone

recommend books for girls about Aspergers?  I have kept

up

with those for

boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and

even though we

should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to

how to explain

it to her.  I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and

that is all I

have experience with.

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Sure, it's not necessarily a dichotomy. I was/am a tomboy. I always equated it with being raised with three brothers, but none of them were the typical boys toys only type boys. I prefered cars to girl toys. I did however love makeup and was a tad obsessed with it, but I thought that was because I wasn't allowed to wear it until I was 16. Now, I mostly wear hoodies when it's cooler and sparkly blouses in the summer. My hair is long and when I get it cut, I am very particular about how it's cut. I also get my nails done twice a month, mostly because of my paper thin nails after weight loss surgery (I've maintained a 316-lb loss now for 5 yrs.) But change the tip color according to the season, and I keep tnem long. Yes I can be fancy and a tomboy at tne same time lol. Ashton Esris wrote: > >Keep in mind that many sections of books that tackle girls with AS put >so much emphasis on appearance (not so much in " Aspergirls. " ). NT girls >have enough crap with pressure to look Pretty as it is, and it's much >worse when this pressure is put on a girl with AS. I was (and am) a >tomboy and I was constantly given grief about not being feminine enough, >by peers but even moreso by my parents (they know realize this was >wrong). Also, Tony Attwood has a section in his book, " The Complete >Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, " about girls and it briefly mentions how >often girls with AS are tomboys and how AS manifests itself differently >in girls in general. Just wondering, is your daughter a tomboy? > > > > Aspergirls was a great book. I think it would be appropriate for a >14 yr. , but may want to peruse it first. Very good book and there are >sections at the end of ea. chapter for aspergirls and for parents. >Highly recommend!! > >On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 2:27 AM, Riley < klriley@... ><javascript:parent.wgMail.openComposeWindow('klriley@...')> >> wrote: >  ><javascript:parent.wgMail.openComposeWindow('klriley@...')> >Can anyone recommend books for girls about Aspergers? I have kept up >with those for boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and >even though we should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to >how to explain it to her. I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and >that is all I have experience with. > > > ><javascript:parent.wgMail.openComposeWindow('klriley@...')> > ><javascript:parent.wgMail.openComposeWindow('klriley@...')> > > <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> Keep in mind that many sections of books that tackle girls with AS put so much emphasis on appearance (not so much in " Aspergirls. " ). NT girls have enough crap with pressure to look Pretty as it is, and it's much worse when this pressure is put on a girl with AS. I was (and am) a tomboy and I was constantly given grief about not being feminine enough, by peers but even moreso by my parents (they know realize this was wrong). Also, Tony Attwood has a section in his book, " The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, " about girls and it briefly mentions how often girls with AS are tomboys and how AS manifests itself differently in girls in general. Just wondering, is your daughter a tomboy? Aspergirls was a great book. I think it would be appropriate for a 14 yr. , but may want to peruse it first. Very good book and there are sections at the end of ea. chapter for aspergirls and for parents. Highly recommend!!   Can anyone recommend books for girls about Aspergers? I have kept up with those for boys, but my 14yo daughter was diagnosed on Friday, and even though we should have seen it, we didn't, and I'm at a loss as to how to explain it to her. I do know it isn't the same as for boys, and that is all I have experience with.