Android is going through a stage of her life where she's becoming incredibly independent, and she's discovering what she can do. There will be many bumps in the road as she figures herself out, and the people around her will help her find the correct path. Keep in mind this is a developing story, and the latest event isn't indicative of every future event.
Ashley has new friends she can almost use like Pokemon, this event showed that off. During this event, they did indeed try to talk it out, but the teacher wasn't really having any of it. Ashley has a new "ability" if you will. Now she knows how to use it, and now you know she has it.