The Autism Puberty Guide for Parents: A Frank, Practical Walkthrough
Puberty is already awkward. Now layer in sensory hypersensitivity, rigid routines, difficulty with abstract concepts, and a child who processes everything literally — and you've got something that requires a different kind of preparation. This isn't a crisis. But it is a season that works much better with a plan. Here's what you need to know — said plainly, without tiptoeing around it.
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