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[quote=Anonymous]I don’t see much value in getting an autism diagnosis as a teen. It’s not like there is a medication that helps treat it (like there is for ADHD). Therapy is often not helpful. I don’t think there’s much value in a dx, but plenty of value in treating the symptoms that your friend’s child is struggling with. So if they are having anxiety, encourage them to see a dr for meds. If they are having social skill issues, encourage them to look into a social skills group. If they are having sensory issues or arfid, encourage looking into OT or therapy to help with that. There is no pill or treatment that addresses autism as a whole, so the dx is less important that figuring out what specific issues she is struggling with, & finding some help for that.[/quote]
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