Hello - I am the mother of a beautiful little 5 year old named Eowyn who was diagnosed with Autism. She is my only girl, I also have 3 boys. I look forward to meeting other mothers of girls!!! I would love to share my new video essay What is Autism? with you by way of introduction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1XMSPfNyiA

Girls are interesting. Are yours higher or lower functioning? My daughter is really high. She has made tremendous strides this year. I think by kindergarten she will blend in beautifully unlike my son. He is only moderate functioning but very smart. I just wish I could see their true sides more often than behaviors.

Thank you for sharing the video. She is a beautiful little girl. Our daughter is also 5 years old, diagnosed with PDD-NOS, but Asperger's is suspected at this time. I know I can't get over the feeling that somehow it is more devastating to have a girl affected by autism than a boy, but I know I would not wish it on my son either. It is just a terrible disorder. The video was beautiful. I hope everyone in the group gets a chance to look at it.