RE: Puberty and Aspie girls

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For my daughter the more we talk about things the more they make sense to her. Also things that are in books are like laws to her so maybe you could find some appropriate books to be real honest about what is happening and how wonderful it is that her body is working properly just like mommy.From: DeGraff <reneendegraff@...>Subject: ( ) Puberty and Aspie girls Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9:18 PM

Another post got me thinking, as I have been dreading asking for help with puberty issues.

I have a 9.5 yr old girl. She has been diagnosed with AS, sensory issues, gross motor issues, etc. I am struggling with getting her to understand and accept the physical aspects of puberty.

Her breasts are obvious (boys at school point them out to her). She hates wearing a bra, either sports bra or clasp, yet wearing a bra makes them not as obvious.

She is also having menstrual cramps. She has not started her cycle yet (thankfully) . I have tried talking to her about them and she does not understand nor want them. When she is having cramps she only wants to be held tight (all day and night).

Any ideas will be helpful.

Thanks

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I am going through the same thing with my aspie girl, who just turned 13. She has been wearing bras for two years now but hates them and I have to keep asking if she has one on before she goes off to school. I don't really know what to do other than that and helping her find the most comfortable bra I can. I can understand where she is coming from (I don't particularly enjoy wearing bras either!) and I am sure her preference loose clothing is the main factor here. From: nforaker@...Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:55:01 -0400Subject: ( ) Puberty and Aspie girls

My 11 yod started her cycle the day after her 11th bd. She is very developed for her age. She is 5". She hates wearing a bra also, but has to. She won't wear the straps as tight as she should. i am fortunate that she wears one at all at this point. So I try not to press the issue too much. I am just hoping it will change and she will see the need to and be able to stand it.

I don't have a lot of answers so sorry. I just keep encouraging her.

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