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Children on the Autism Spectrum and High Pain Tolerance

It is not uncommon for Aspergers and high functioning autistic (HFA) youngsters to experience great pain and discomfort that goes unreported, unnoticed by others, undiagnosed, and untreated. Enduring pain and allowing it to become chronic is extremely detrimental to your youngster's ability to function, grow, and learn. Untreated pain and discomfort will also seriously affect your Aspie’s behavior and ability to communicate with others.


Emotional Outbursts & Meltdowns in ASD

Parenting any teenager comes with emotional ups and downs. But for parents of autistic teens, emotional outbursts and meltdowns can feel par...