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How To Treat Autism In An Adolescent?

My son just had a diagnosis on the autism spectrum and he is 17 years old now. He will be a senior in high school next year. Previously, he had a diagnosis of selective mutism. What is the first step for me to take so that he can do his best. I am his mother and I want to do all I can to help him.
Mon, 7 Aug 2017
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Dear user
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I recommend you for looking for ways to ensure your son is independent. personal care, healthy eating, fitness and safety as well as access to important Kohl’s Autism Awareness and other autism resources. Also your psychiatrist or psychologist will provide you with guidelines according to the severity of the autism spectrum disorders.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How To Treat Autism In An Adolescent?

Dear user Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I recommend you for looking for ways to ensure your son is independent. personal care, healthy eating, fitness and safety as well as access to important Kohl’s Autism Awareness and other autism resources. Also your psychiatrist or psychologist will provide you with guidelines according to the severity of the autism spectrum disorders. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.