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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Thanks all for your feedback.

I am not sure which it is ...if she is scared of not conforming or if she genuinely doesn't know what to do.  I lean towards a fear of not fitting in only because she is somewhat preoccupied with being popular and wanting people to like her.  On the other side of it, some times I feel like she is being inauthentic....reacting in a manner that she thinks she is supposed to rather than expressing how she feels.  I am pretty sure she laughs at TV shows on her own but I'll pay closer attention.

Also, I really try to create a safe space for them (DD and twin sis) to express themselves and reassure them that whatever they feel is ok and help them figure out ways to express themselves.

I really appreciate the comments here and insights.  I know no one can diagnose her over the Internet (nor am I sure there's anything to diagnose) but I figure this would be a good place to help me identify a red flag if it were waving.[/quote]

I[b]t's  a huge red flag for autism spectrum disorders. Girls with ASDs tend to be MUCH better at blending in and hiding their social deficits. They carefully watch the people around them and then imitate them.  Their specialized interests tend to be in areas that are normal for girls, just not as intense as the girl with ASDs.  They are frequently not diagnosed because they cope with their symptoms better. [/quote][/b]

Very true, our Aspie daughter was tested five times from a very early age on.  We didn't get the aspergers/ASD/anxiety/ADHD disorder diagnosis until almost age 16.  Girls do hide it well.  However, now as a young adult trying to function in the real world, it's immediately obvious that she has aspergers/ASD. Earlier intervention would have been helpful.
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