What do we currently know about girls and women with autism spectrum disorders? -- Approaching adolescence: anticipation, anxiety, adaptation, and- acceptance? -- Puberty or "Do my parents know you're here?" -- The red spot: periods, pads, and pelvic exams -- Feeling good inside and out: self-perception and self-confidence -- The social landscape of adolescence: friendships and social status -- Healthy sexuality for girls with ASDs -- Keeping girls safe: promoting personal safety in the real world -- Our journey: a mother and her daughter with Asperger's Syndrome -- Conclusion: embracing change.