Autism Solutions

Pushing the Boundaries of Routine

There comes a time as parents and carers where we will have to support our autistic child to live in a changing environment that is not always constant and regulated within our control. While children with autism have a fundamental need for routine, it is also important that we push the boundaries of routineness and

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Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Through Puberty https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-child-through-puberty/
Transitioning to Adulthood

Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Through Puberty

As a pediatric endocrinologist, I often encounter early signs of puberty in my daily work. Puberty typically begins between the ages of 9 and 13 in girls, marked by breast development and the appearance of pubic hair. Menstrual periods usually start between 11 to 14 years. For boys, puberty starts with testicular enlargement and the

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