"We think our daughter may have a form of autism due to her severe shyness, excessive need to have things just so, certain rituals she has with food, major touch sensitivity, a lot of anxiety, just to name a few. What are some of the signs to look for to help us decide if an assessment is in order?"
Comprehensive Strategies for Parents to Help Autistic Teens Manage Angry Outbursts
Navigating the emotional landscape of an autistic teenager can be both rewarding and challenging. Among the most significant hurdles parents...
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Fixated Personality -- The fixated personality type can be characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and the n... -
Below you will find the majority of symptoms associated with High-Functioning Autism (HFA), also referred to as Asperger’s. The HFA chil... -
“I have a 9 year old son with [high functioning] autism. My main issue with him is that he is sooooo easily annoyed at EVERY THING! Inc...