"Can teenagers with ASD become so depressed that they become a risk for suicide?"
Unfortunately, the answer is ‘yes’. Research reveals a 50% demonstration of what we call “suicidal ideation” in teens on the spectrum.
The Challenges Faced by Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
As the incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to rise, it has become increasingly important to understand the challenges face...
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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... -
"Is there a list of symptoms or traits associated with high functioning autism in children? We currently have suspicions that our 6 y...