Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, I'm new to this, i have a 16 yr old daughter with Aspergers. Would love to speak to other parents/carers with a young adult with Aspergers. I don't know how I can help my daughter.
I agree with Anthony.
The main issue that autistics face is instead of being accepted as autistics, were are treated as lesser PNTS, which causes all kinds of MH issues and inferiority complexes within the community. I caution against using disabling language, such as referring to yourself as her carer. If you refer to her as disabled or her traits as abnormalities, deficits etc, it's likely your daughter will start to see herself as lesser, rather than what she is, which is different to the majority.
I recommend this book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autism-Asperger-Syndrome-Childhood-diagnosed-ebook/dp/B07PY7YZ4L/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1587532939&refinements=p_27%3ALuke+Beardon&s=digital-text&sr=1-2&text=Luke+Beardon
I would say the best way to help is to understand her traits and how they affect her, rather than guessing or making assumptions. Understanding goes a long way :) That would be my top tip :)