Friends & Family: What to say
As a friend or a family member to a loved one who has recently received an autism diagnosis, it can be challenging to know the right way
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As a friend or a family member to a loved one who has recently received an autism diagnosis, it can be challenging to know the right way
Medical visits can be stressful for anyone and individuals with autism often face extra challenges during procedures, such as a blood draw, due to communication deficits
Controversy flared last summer when the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a draft recommendation citing a lack of evidence for continuing the practice of universal early childhood autism