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[quote=Anonymous]I have an ASD girl who has her own sense of quirky fashion. She’s aware it isn’t trendy and that’s ok with her. I’m not sure the kids make fun of how she dresses (it’s just dresses and long skirts and tall boots) but I’m sure they do for other personality related things at times. With kids like this it is about the push pull of letting them be themselves and not feel shame for it and also not letting them go TOO far in the direction of being off putting and making themselves vulnerable … I feel you on that. Part of our job IS helping them follow those social norms that they can’t pick up on themselves. For what it’s worth, you sound like you know she is ASD even if at age 8 they didn’t officially diagnose. Another evaluation is always an option but so is simply telling her she’s on the spectrum and discussing that with her. It was very, very empowering and validating for my daughter to understand that about herself and I think it could be for yours too. [/quote]
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