The Struggles of a Teenage Girl With a Late Autism Diagnosis by Wendy McGuire for Autism Parents Magazine.
The Struggles of a Teenage Girl With a Late Autism Diagnosis
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INFORMATION FOR
Neurodivergent Youth
challenges at school, time management and organization, anxiety and depression, sensory sensitivities, social isolation, questions around identity
Navigating changes from childhood to adolescence can be tough and new issues can arise. Young people don’t always want to talk to their parents about these issues.
That’s where we come in. At Scattergram, we are here for young people and will meet them where they are at, with or without family members, or in our group for tweens and teens, The ND Room.
Read more about the group or read our articles and explore our resources.
The ND Room
An activity-based group for neurodivergent individuals in grades 7-12. The group provides a space for individuals to explore neurodiversity, self-expression, sexuality and gender.
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Articles and Resources
What does it mean to have low or high-functioning Autism or ADHD?
“Low” or “high” functioning is often used to differentiate between the severity of impairment in brain differences.
Why choose online therapy?
Online therapy has proven to be as effective as in-person therapy. It is also the ideal solution for those with travel barriers.
Why we need to respect sexual orientation, gender diversity in autism
Clinicians, parents and teachers must respect autistic individuals’ sexual orientation and gender identity, which may unfold over time.
Autism – It’s Different in Girls
New research suggests the disorder often looks different in females, many of whom are being misdiagnosed and missing out on the support they need.
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Let us help you connect the dots
At Scattergram we have a process for exploring neurodivergence that goes beyond a checklist of deficits.
