09/28/2026
From the child’s point of view…
Autism is not only about what other people can see.
A child may look calm while working incredibly hard to manage sensory overload. She may carefully study other people to work out how to fit in. She may hold everything together throughout the school day, only for those feelings to spill out once she reaches the safety of home.
And the things she loves deeply are not “just interests”. They can bring comfort, connection, confidence and joy.
Understanding the experience behind the behaviour can completely change the way we respond.
Every autistic girl is different, of course. It is the pattern, intensity and impact that matter.
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