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                <title><![CDATA[Strategies to support teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder during COVID-19]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:30:30 -0400</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[How can you support your teenager with autism spectrum disorder if they are depressed?]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A recent study found that teens with autism spectrum disorder are three times more likely to develop depression, but several aspects of ASD overlap with those of depression, so identifying symptoms of depression in a person with ASD can be challenging.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:30:56 -0400</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Opportunities for growth: Transitions for youth with autism spectrum disorder]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[For young people with autism spectrum disorder, the transition from adolescence to adulthood is marked by changes in many areas of their lives. Healthcare providers and caregivers can make this transition smoother and help their patients meet these challenges.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:30:08 -0400</pubDate>
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