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Title
Autism in the Teen Years
Subtitle
What to Expect, How to Help
Author
Marina Sarris
Summary
This article discusses what parents can expect as their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) enters their teenage years. Topics addressed include high school, executive functioning, puberty, personal hygiene, and social pressure.
The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) was established in 2006 "to facilitate research that will lead to advancements in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD).� [Website] IAN researches autism through online questionnaires, resulting in the collection of large datasets. IAN also hosts an online library providing information about autism research.
Language
English
Subjects
School-Age
Publisher
Interactive Autism Network
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:37 PM EST