tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441989712918579133.post8972440376254808029..comments2024-01-26T03:49:33.080-05:00Comments on Rarer in Girls...My Daughter with Autism: The Storms and the CalmSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240262747073351481noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441989712918579133.post-9748642346681566092013-07-25T09:27:34.328-04:002013-07-25T09:27:34.328-04:00I think greater self-awareness always brings some ...I think greater self-awareness always brings some negative feelings, even neurotypical teenagers get moody and weepy as their perceptions change from those of a child to that of a young adult. While it is more convenient to have a passive child, it is not a good thing, long term wise. <br />While Sophie could always be described as passive, after her regression she became downright apathetic. When she started to assert herself with little displays of fussing and tantruming we celebrated, as in "there's life in there!" <br />Janey sounds as if she's on the cusp of great growth. She's more perceptive and self-aware, she's able to name feelings. She might have some hormones starting their work too. Our girls are mysteries, but I think they hold beautiful secrets in them too. Sophie's Trainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07774177895296697594noreply@blogger.com