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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If you are looking for recommendations for suicidal teens, you’ve come to the right place. The Ridge RTC works with teenagers who have mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. We understand the underlying problems that can cause teens to feel like there’s no way out. Teenage suicidal thoughts are a very serious issue, and early
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As a parent, it’s terrifying to think your teen might be using marijuana—and even more so when you learn how dangerous it can be. A new article published in Scientific American underscores the growing evidence linking cannabis use in teens to psychosis, raising the stakes for families everywhere. With cannabis becoming legal for adults in
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In teens, anxiety and depression tend to go hand-in-hand, despite the fact that they are two very distinct conditions. The more you think about it, the more it makes sense that depression may spur on anxiety, or vice versa. A teen who is struggling with depression may face academic hardship and feel anxious over failing
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It’s another morning battle with your teen, and you are wondering how to deal with school refusal. School refusal in teenagers is more than simply skipping school occasionally. Often, when teens won’t go to school, it’s because they have an underlying issue that is causing them to want to stay home. The Ridge RTC is
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If your teenager is showing signs of depression or anxiety but refuses help, you’re likely facing difficult questions. One of the most common is: Can a teenager refuse mental health treatment? The answer depends on state laws and the specific situation. While outpatient care is often more flexible, inpatient or residential treatment usually involves different
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For many families, getting a teen out the door in the morning can be a daily challenge. But when that resistance to school becomes consistent, severe, and emotionally challenging, you may be dealing with something more serious: school refusal. At The Ridge RTC, we offer support to adolescents facing complex mental health challenges, including school
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