Boys aren’t the only ones with Asperger’s although they are three to four times more likely to have it than girls are. Here are some traits and interests of Aspie girls that set them apart from the boys:
Oscar-Worthy Actresses
Aspie girls are great at observing, imitating, and modeling others’ behaviors. Facial expressions, movements, sayings, and tone of voice are traits they can emulate. This helps them fly under the radar and fit in with their peers better.
Good Social Skill Learners (faster than boys!)
Due to their abilities to carefully observe and imitate others, girls are able to learn more quickly how to behave in specific social interactions. They also tend to have more supportive and nurturing peer groups that allow opportunities to learn and practice social skills.
Loyal Friends
We should all be so lucky to have a friend who is an Aspie girl. While she may have her awkward moments and her own interests, she is a friend through and through. Aspie girls like to make others happy, apologize for their mistakes, and spend quality one-on-one time with their friends.
Special Interests
The interests and expertise of these fine ladies include, but aren’t limited to: Animé, theater, animals, computers, dolls, Shakespeare, engineering, Star Wars, fan fiction, and fantasy.
So while they may be a little harder to find, Aspie girls are also awesome and bring a whole new set of gifts to the Asperger’s table.
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