Listening to LGBTQ+ youth and what they value
A study from Children’s National sought to discern what LGBTQ+ youth value as a way of examining how to curb suicide risk.
A study from Children’s National sought to discern what LGBTQ+ youth value as a way of examining how to curb suicide risk.
While we don’t know why LGBTQ+ identities may be more common among people with autism, we do know that support and acceptance are important.
Self-advocacy often begins with practicing identifying feelings and sharing them with others, like being able to say when you are upset.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, e-cigarette use has sharply risen and is now the most commonly used nicotine product among youth.
It can be challenging to know what to discuss with your child and how to best support them through this stage.