By Daisy Yuhas — 2019
Autism and OCD frequently accompany each other; scientists are studying both to understand how they differ
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From the award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, comes Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, a complete guide to the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of preteens and teenagers with autistic disorders, ranging from the relatively mild Asperger’s Syndrome to more severe...