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Autistic Teens Who Mask Well: Why Pushing Independence Too Early Can Increase Anxiety

Autistic Teens Who Mask Well: Why Pushing Independence Too Early Can Increase Anxiety

Autistic Teens Who Mask Well: Why Pushing Independence Too Early Can Increase Anxiety

Dr. James Thatcher

Learn why pushing independence too early can increase anxiety in autistic teens who mask, & how prioritizing regulation first can help them thrive in Portland, Oregon.

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