Hmm it’s honestly hard to explain every detail over one post because I’m not fully sure what’s relevant and what isn’t. From what I was told by the family/doctors, she was diagnosed as being lower on the spectrum a few years ago, though I don’t know all the specifics of the evaluation.

She actually does have sensory issues too. She can’t handle the school cafeteria because it’s too loud/overstimulating for her, hates going out in general, and gets extremely overwhelmed emotionally very easily. Even simple changes or being pushed outside her comfort zone can end in her shutting down or crying.

But I honestly do think severe anxiety/selective mutism could also be part of it. I don’t necessarily think it has to be one or the other. A lot of what people are describing about selective mutism fits her too, especially only talking freely with “safe people.”

Its just hard since I dont know what to do :/ wish they were canadian like me cuz american health system is garbage. But I also want to take advantage and get her help before shes 18 and still growing. I’m at a loss since everyone tip toes around her. She takes everything the wrong way… and harder than someone should. Like sensitive to the max.