Autistic teen .....HELP!!!!

samp01
samp01 Scope Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited November 2022 in Families and carers
Hi All, I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any groups or books that can offer advice for parents of teenage autistic girls?. My daughter is 14 and i just don't recognise her anymore and to be honest I just want to know if this is 'normal' and how to support her the best I can. Thanks in advance 🙂

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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @samp01

    I would say it actually is normal, Autism or no Autism, for a 14-year-old girl to change from how you've known them. It's actually quite common. I don't have children myself, but I am a godmother and remember the teenage years for them well. I would arm yourself with her favourite snacks and be prepared to drop everything at a moment's notice to listen. 

    There's a brilliant organisation called the National Autistic Society which has lots of advice and support. As well as the Autistic Girls Network, they have a great book recommendation list.

    I hope this helps :) 

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