Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi I'm new to this site and was hoping to get some information to help understand more about autism and learning disabilities in my 13 year old granddaughter.
We have fought for years to find out what is wrong with her to be told over and over again she has emotional issues and is quiet and doesn't mix.
We went private and got told in minutes that she has autism and learning disabilities she will never be independent it is a big shock and I have been doing lots of research as she will be coming into my care.i have concerns as she is wanting to become a boy she is fixated on the idea.i think what I'd like to know is when these children get fixated in there teens can they get aggressive and does anyone have any ideas on how to handle this
Autism manifests very differently in different people. My parents were given an assessment of me when young that I'd struggle as an adult, but I have done just fine. Others I know do need support of some kind.
There's a lot of support out there for parents of children wishing to transition sex, inc parent groups. There's also a lot of judgemental opinionated stuff to steer clear of. And there's quite a bit written about trans issues and young autistic teenagers. She may also need support to talk through her sexuality, whether straight, bi or gay.
I'm afraid I don't know anything about teens getting aggressive when fixated which is your main ask.