31/12/2025
She’s just shy.”
“She’s so well-behaved.”
“She seems fine — she even makes eye contact!”
These are things often said about autistic girls — and they’re exactly why so many go undiagnosed.
Because autism in girls often looks quiet, polite, and “normal” on the outside…
while inside, they’re masking, overwhelmed, and exhausted.
Unlike boys, girls may:
👉 Copy others to fit in
👉 Be deeply anxious but still follow rules
👉 Have special interests that don’t seem “unusual”
👉 Break down only at home, where it feels safe
They’re often misdiagnosed with anxiety, OCD, ADHD — or told they’re “too sensitive.”
But what they really need… is to be understood. 🧠💜
✨ Let’s stop assuming. Let’s start seeing.
Save this for later, and share it to help more families recognize the signs early.
Your awareness could change a child’s life.
[Dr. Sonam Kothari, play skills in children, early childhood development, child development milestones, learning through play, imitation skills, social skills development, language development, early intervention, butterfly learnings, parenting awareness, child therapy]
