Autism

Signs of autism in adolescents can become more apparent during the teenage years, when social expectations intensify and academic demands increase. At The Ridge RTC, we work with teens and families navigating complex mental health challenges, including those discovering autism spectrum disorder diagnoses during adolescence. Our experienced team understands that recognizing autism symptoms during these […]

Reviewed by the Ridge RTC Clinical Team   Is Asperger’s still a term that is used? Not so much, and here’s why:  You may still hear the term “Asperger’s” in everyday conversation, but in the clinical world, it’s no longer an official diagnosis. For many years, “Asperger’s syndrome” referred to a profile on the autism spectrum

Reviewed by the Ridge RTC Clinical Team  Your teenager comes home from school exhausted every day, retreats to their room, and seems to struggle with friendships that other kids navigate with ease. Maybe they’ve always been a little “different.” That is, incredibly smart about their favorite topics, but completely lost in group conversations. Perhaps they

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

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

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

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