How old was she when she started speaking?
Does she have truble making eye contact?

Sounds like you got some serious family issues that need to be resolved. It seems like your Mum has been around Autistic people for a long long time, and as talented and special they can be, they can also be difficult and EXTREMELY hard to relate to. Perhaps that is something she doesn't want to see in her own daughter.

Now this might sound a tad bit strange, but if she is left undiagnosed it might be better for her in the long run. Alot of people with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome are left undiagnosed and they form their own niche in life and have very furfulling lives. Treatment for Autism, I believe, should only be necessary in extreme cases.

If your sister seems to be really missing out and your mum continues to be stubborn, then I would suggest you get your dad to take action, and if he is unwilling, get a social worker involved. That last option should only be if ALL ELSE fails.  

Good luck :-)

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if you're the only person thinking she is maybe she isnt. why would everyone not see that  
assuming your mom isnt neglectful or stupid

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we should wait until he asks his mom before we pass judgement

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Quote: from Catacomb at 3:08 pm on Nov. 22, 2008

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if you're the only person thinking she is maybe she isnt. why would everyone not see that
 assuming your mom isnt neglectful or stupid

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we should wait until he asks his mom before we pass judgement

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his parents seem like they would be better informed about this. wouldn't they know?

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I have social phobia and am quite intelligent and also draw well like your sister.  I also care too much about what people think which results in panic attacks if I do something different that might result in someone thinking differently or badly of me.  She sounds like me to be honest.  Medicine and therapy do help.  

If you have any questions you can ask me if you would like too.  

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Sounds like it could be high functioning Autism or Aspergers, but she needs to be seen by a specialist.  

How old was she when she started speaking?  
Does she have truble making eye contact?  

Sounds like you got some serious family issues that need to be resolved. It seems like your Mum has been around Autistic people for a long long time, and as talented and special they can be, they can also be difficult and EXTREMELY hard to relate to. Perhaps that is something she doesn't want to see in her own daughter.  

Now this might sound a tad bit strange, but if she is left undiagnosed it might be better for her in the long run. Alot of people with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome are left undiagnosed and they form their own niche in life and have very furfulling lives. Treatment for Autism, I believe, should only be necessary in extreme cases.  

If your sister seems to be really missing out and your mum continues to be stubborn, then I would suggest you get your dad to take action, and if he is unwilling, get a social worker involved. That last option should only be if ALL ELSE fails.

Good luck :-)

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Finally! A good nice answer!

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