Can you recognize the signs of high-functioning autism in teenagers? Autism exists on a spectrum, and can be diagnosed as early as age two with the help of a trained specialist. Yet when it comes to high-functioning autism in teens, parents often miss the signs, leading to delayed (or no) treatment and an increased risk […]
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Reviewed by the Ridge RTC Clinical Team Is my teenage daughter autistic? You can’t know without a formal assessment. But asking the question is an essential first step in getting her help if she needs it. A shocking 80% of autistic girls go undiagnosed by their 18th birthday, thus missing out on the many benefits
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Reviewed by the Ridge RTC Clinical Team The symptoms of autism in teens vary from individual to individual. However, if you’re concerned that your child may be on the autism spectrum, knowing the most obvious signs of teen autism is an important first step in getting them the help they need. In many cases, the
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Reviewed by the Ridge RTC Clinical Team High-functioning autism in girls is less likely to be diagnosed or treated than it is in boys. There are several reasons for this, all of which point to an increased need for awareness around how high-functioning autism presents in girls and why it often goes unnoticed. Below, we’re
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Reviewed by the Ridge RTC Clinical Team We’ve come a long way with teen Asperger’s treatment. And for parents, that means more options, more tools, and more ways to ensure a child has what they need as they navigate the world with this form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Below, we’re covering what parents should
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