as someone who works with autistic kids, it's crazy. the boys who are nonverbal (some) are violent and will fight you every step of the way, but also need help with everything (not potty trained, can't tie their shoes, etc).
the nonverbal girls I work with are potty trained, can do things for themselves, will play with their peers , can feed themselves, etc.
2026-10-09 07:51:13
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Ingela :
The girls are just expected to behave better. The boys will be boys. Applies to neurodiverse AND neurotypical.
2026-10-09 03:02:40
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julea :
I work in diagnostics (ASD in particular) and have also gotten my ass beat by both vocal and nonvocal kids of both sexes. Most of the time it boils down to “I know this gets me what I want, so I’m going to do this to get what I want”
2026-10-09 03:38:25
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A.K. :
When I hit people at that age, my mama smacked the shit out of me. Signed, a formerly non verbal (still autistic lol) person.
2026-10-08 18:26:25
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user00674152599 :
so I knew someone who brother and sister had autism and the boy was allowed to do whatever he wanted and the whole house catered to him but the autistic girl got in trouble for literally being "autistic" like it was so weird he would make noises and they would do it with him and she would make a noice and everybody would be like be quiet and act right. like what?
2026-11-14 14:52:16
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Jodie Carter :
Been teaching for 26 years, and it’s always been boys.
2026-10-09 02:34:09
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limitlessalchemist :
I’ve been wondering what the correlation has been for a couple years now
2026-11-14 17:18:58
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no_endo_and_chill :
My son tried me once, once.
2026-10-08 22:12:46
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Noelle 🧁 :
They be babying them
2026-10-09 06:17:54
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Jenn W :
it's social expectations and I stand on that
2026-11-14 16:10:24
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user9876118319610 :
someone said "boys will be boys doesn't discriminate against mental abilities" girls are always expected to conform to societal standards
2026-10-08 22:46:38
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Icez_The_Infinite :
Me actually thinking about how true this is
2026-10-08 21:04:22
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Pandakeeper :
I have worked with several non verbal girls. It does depend on parenting. It seems girls are shown regulation tips a lot sooner because it's not seen as socially acceptable to be hitting. But for boys they are treated more fragile like the world needs to learn to work around them.
2026-10-09 12:09:41
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keyforreal93 :
You know what you on to sum
2026-10-08 20:31:07
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. :
I can confirm this professionally
2026-10-14 20:59:53
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user2383015684486 :
Great point. Boys / men always get a free pass for their behavior
2026-10-09 10:36:03
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jhen brown :
My nonverbal daughter is a bit aggressive but it’s mostly towards her toys or objects. She rarely gets aggressive with me or any family member
2026-10-08 18:24:27
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WhoisStace :
Patriarchy still at work even in that realm. A shining demonstration as to how male children are reared with less boundaries period
2026-10-15 03:25:41
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Mr. Dev :
I don’t think we’re considering how powerful testosterone is and how much it plays a role in behaviour and regulation. As a person with a masters in physiology, I try to share this with parents but it’s so heavily dismissed.
2026-10-15 05:58:06
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Trin💕 :
As a registered behavior technician it’s because they are codling them 9/10 young girls who are autistic are far more advanced than the boys they come to self realization that they are autistic way faster than the boys do too.
2026-10-10 00:01:14
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Jojo-baby :
my son is non verbal and has autism and WE DON'T PLAY THAT!!!! His autism has never been an excuse for violence
2026-10-14 20:29:09
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kebanks39 :
former TA at a school for children with profound autism. yes, there are absolutely girls with autism who are non verbal and who have a highly aggressive behaviors.
2026-10-09 01:33:21
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𝐀𝐬𝐡ᗢ :
My mother never did correct my autistic brother. He has an anger problem and likes to put his hands on people. Meanwhile he’s 33 and has never worked a day in his life. My mother passed away this past September and now I’m supposed to take care of the man who used to abuse me and beat me?
2026-10-10 01:51:00
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