tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124198870890682452.post7657392357030651371..comments2023-10-10T07:42:39.530-07:00Comments on Chatroom for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: Teen Chat Comment from BrittanyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124198870890682452.post-18720972518179218122017-01-21T20:43:56.387-08:002017-01-21T20:43:56.387-08:00Hi, Brittany. My name is Zoe. I am also on the hig...Hi, Brittany. My name is Zoe. I am also on the high-functioning end of the spectrum. From what you shared, It sounds like your sister may have depression. Depression is common in people with autism-- especially girls. <br /><br />People with autism have difficulty expressing their feelings and also understanding their feelings. She most likely will not come to you and tell you how she is feeling. It would probably be best if you confront her about it. Rather than waiting for her to tell you.<br />When confronting her about it, make sure you are subtle. You can be subtle by maybe watching a show about depression with her. then from there you can spike up a conversation about depression with her. <br />It is important that you confront her about it before it escalates into something else(self-harming, suicidal ideation..etc.)<br /> <br />If you have any questions, feel free to email me at zfagan2015@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974580220262353687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124198870890682452.post-17690768363006535362017-01-07T16:39:55.047-08:002017-01-07T16:39:55.047-08:00Hi Brittany. Definitely not an expert, but I may b...Hi Brittany. Definitely not an expert, but I may be of help since I am high functioning too on the spectrum. My email is ashzig00@gmail.com. Feel free to email with your question. I will hopefully be able to answer.grammarexplainedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17321300567787853953noreply@blogger.com