Hi all,
I have 2 questions to ask
1. I am an NT parent of an 11 year old high functioning autistic daughter.
When she worries, she cries and sobs (. e.g having to go to school that day). When my NT daughter worries about something, she tells me she is worried but does not cry.
When my autistic daughter cries I feel really helpless as I want to help but do not always know what to say or do and have trouble gauging how severe her feelings/anxiety is.
A weird question- I see crying as a major sign that something is really really wrong. (e.g " So upset that she cried" how ).
With autistic children and girls in particular, does crying mean such extreme distress or is it physical response to even a minor worry that they know they can deal with?
In other words, should I always be on high alert when she is crying?
2. I find my daughter is much more calmer /better as the day progresses- is that common?
Thank you for your help.
