Helping Autistic Girls Thrive in School: Insights for Educators
Supporting Neurodivergent Girls in School
Learn about Girls on the Autism Spectrum Today!
Discussed in this Episode:
✅ Use books like “I Am An Autistic Girl” to help explain autism to girls after diagnosis
✅ Create opportunities for downtime at school to help autistic girls recharge
✅ Facilitate structured social interactions, like Lego challenges, during breaks
✅ Be aware of perfectionism and fear of mistakes in autistic female students
✅ Offer discreet ways for autistic girls to ask for help in class
✅ Encourage parents to give their daughters space after school before asking questions
✅Help autistic girls explain their diagnosis to friends when they’re ready
✅ Create safe spaces or quiet areas for autistic girls during lunch and recess
✅ Be observant of non-verbal cues, like facial expressions and body language
✅ Show genuine interest in autistic girls’ special interests to build rapport
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