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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