Get tips for deepening friendships as a teen with autism. Learn how mindfulness, managing anxiety, and showing interest can strengthen your connections.

Find helpful dating tips for teens with autism. Learn the do’s and don’ts for building successful relationships, from communication to setting boundaries.

Teens with autism may even experience heightened feelings of stress, anxiety, or sensory overload, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed or even having a meltdown. Providing effective strategies to help find ways for your teen to calm down during these moments is essential to helping them manage these stresses with or without you present.

Friendship is about so much more than simply being nice. It’s about finding and building upon a connection you have with someone else that can bring both of you support, memories, understanding, and so much more. Creating and helping friendships grow can be hard for anyone and teens with autism are no exception.

Decision-making can be difficult for anyone and teens with autism are no exception. Along with the usual worries, like making the wrong choice, teens with autism experience challenges that are unique to them.

Social stories help children and teens with autism understand and navigate different situations. These simple, personalized stories make a difference in a student's ability to interact with others and deal with new or challenging experiences. This guide will walk you through creating social stories to ensure they are effective and engaging for your teen.

Sleep challenges can be common among teens with autism, affecting many other aspects of their daily lives. These challenges reverberate through their emotional regulation, social connections, ability to focus, and academic performance. Understanding the impact of sleep disruptions on these fundamental areas calls attention to proactive intervention and support.