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05/07/2025

🧠 Autistic kids aren’t manipulating you- they are doing what they need to survive.

When an Autistic child resists a demand, insists on routines, avoids eye contact, or has a meltdown- they are doing what they need in order to feel safe.

What looks like “controlling” behavior is often their way of coping with anxiety, sensory overload, or a nervous system on high alert.

Calling this “manipulation” misses what kids actually need: safety, security, regulation, and support.

Now, I know what some of you are going to say, and yes- Autistic kids are capable of manipulation, just like anyone else. BUT sooo many Autistic behaviors are incorrectly labeled as manipulative, and this is SO harmful. It’s best to just give kids (regardless of their neurology) the benefit of the doubt and consider a child’s individual needs before jumping to conclusions about their intentions.

04/27/2025

Far more boys than girls are diagnosed with autism. But that might not be because more boys have autism. Often, autism in girls just looks different from the stereotype of autistic behavior, so some doctors might not diagnose it.

Repetitive behavior, like flapping their hands, is one sign of autism that most doctors recognize. But girls with autism might not have as many repetitive behaviors as boys, or they might be quieter about them. Having an intense interest in something specific is also common in people with autism. If that interest is something considered “girly,” like horses, a doctor might dismiss it as normal.

Autistic girls are sometimes better at controlling their behavior in public. They might have learned early on to smile or make eye contact. They might also be more interested in making friends than boys with autism are. All of this can make for a more subtle version of autism that a doctor might not recognize. Some girls with autism get diagnosed with ADHD instead, which can look similar on the surface.

When girls with autism don’t get diagnosed, they miss out on support that can help them understand their challenges, build skills and excel in school. They might get exhausted from trying so hard to fit in or be bullied because they miss social cues. That can lead to depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. Therapists might not see that autism is the underlying cause. Getting diagnosed early on is important so girls can get the support they need as soon as possible. (Child Mind Institute)

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