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autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Articles tagged "autism spectrum disorder (ASD)".
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Counseling for Teens and Young Adults With an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
For the early-career clinician, getting started in the world of therapy in either private practice or an outpatient clinic can be both overwhelming and exciting. After graduation, many of us are in this state of transition out of student mode and into professional mode. Developing confidence as a young professional, while also building a caseload, […]
Beth Trammell, Ph.D., HSPP + 1 more
December 12, 2018
The Birds and the Bees (and Autism)
As clinicians, we are morally and ethically charged to be available to speak to a variety of topics related to our clients’ developmental and psychological growth. This duty often feels more akin to a privilege, as we are able to bear witness to the emerging consciousness and identity development of our clients in this co-created […]
Jonathan Jenkins, Psy.D.
April 4, 2017
Swing Dancing Along the Spectrum
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a class of developmental disorders typically diagnosed during childhood. Per the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), ASD is characterized by social deficits and repetitive behavioral patterns, which cause clinically significant impairment, and are not better explained by intellectual disability (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). In adulthood, these […]
Alia Mulder-Rosi, M.A.
September 15, 2014