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Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity

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This high rate of comorbidity in this population can pose serious challenges to direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field. Depression The CDC estimates that 26% of people with autism also have depression. The reasons for this vary.

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Simple Tips: Anger Management for Autistic Children

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Individuals with ASD may display repetitive behaviors that can be assessed through behavioral analysis to determine their severity. The social model of disability says that disability is caused by the way society is organised. How do you determine the patterns of behaviours?