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Podcast: It’s Special with Tracey Spencer Walsh
This podcast discusses the unique challenges that young adults with special needs face during puberty. Young adults with special needs may experience puberty earlier than their typically developing peers. This can lead to confusion and anxiety, especially when they are not prepared for the physical and emotional changes.
Autism and Puberty
During puberty, teens experience changes in their bodies, become more focused on who is and isn’t “cool,” and start to experience sexual and romantic urges. These changes can be tough for anyone, but for kids on the autism spectrum and their families this time can be particularly challenging. Adolescent Social Worker Jordan Wishner and Child