Webinar: Autism and Mental Health – Co-morbid Conditions Across the Lifespan
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Gwynette discusses autism and mental health throughout the lifespan.
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The road to adulthood can be interesting, fun, and difficult. But the teen years and transition to adulthood can be even more challenging for autistic teens and young adults. The articles and webinars listed below describe what researchers are learning about this age group — from puberty to education to friendship to finding employment.
Teen Advocate Avery Cormier Likes “Making Friends with the World”
Teen artist Avery Cormier finds community among youth with autism.
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The Art and Science of Treating Depression in Autism
People with autism have higher rates of depression than others. What treatments are being used with them?
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Making a Smooth Transition to Adulthood, with Autism
Although the road to adulthood can be bumpy for people with autism, Joseph Beno has moved smoothly from high school to employment and owning a car.
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Diagnosing Depression in People with Autism
People with autism are four times more likely to experience depression in their lifetimes than others. What are the risks?
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Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety in People with Autism
What challenges do people with autism face in getting an anxiety diagnosis and finding treatments tailored to them? This is part two of a two-part series.
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Anxiety’s Toll on Children and Adults with Autism
An extraordinary number of children and adults with autism also have an anxiety disorder. This is part one of a two-part series.
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Autistic People More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ
People on the autism spectrum are more likely to identify as LGBTQ than the general population, according to research.
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Unmasking the Social Lives of Teens: Do Autistic Teens Hide Aspects of Themselves to Fit in?
Do teens with autism, especially girls, hide aspects of themselves to fit in socially? A study with SPARK participants had some surprising results.
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COVID-19 and its Impact on Autistic Adults in the SPARK Community
Dr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by 636 autistic adults in SPARK.
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