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“Can you explain the new DSM-5 category of Social Communication Disorder? Who would receive this diagnosis, and what therapies would help?”
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School psychologist Dr. Peter Faustino gives advice to parents of children with autism on getting their child ready for school.
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What advice can you give parents on how we should talk about dating and intimacy with our teens who have autism?
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Help for people with autism overwhelmed by loud noises.
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Click here to see how Christopher McDougle, MD answers a question about the connection between autism and depression and the challenges of diagnosing
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Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks First Concern to Action Tool Kit on what you can do while waiting to get an autism test.
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Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks First Concern to Action Tool Kit on Getting a Formal Autism Evaluation.
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Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks First Concern to Action Tool Kit on talking to your healthcare provider about concerns in your
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Technology can help your autistic child become more independent, work on their challenges and improve upon their strengths. See how technology can
Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit on Health Needs for Young Adults.
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