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Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit

The Children’s National Autism Behavioral Consult team shares some tips for preparing your child with autism for a medical visit.

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Is it anxiety or acting out?

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, explains how anxiety can make children retreat or act out – and how parents can help prevent these disruptive or out-of-control behaviors.

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Dealing with meltdowns

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey provides advice on dealing with meltdowns.

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Body image in the summer

If your child or adolescent seems reluctant to head to the water or put on a bathing suit, there are some important things you can do to help.

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Thirteen Reasons Why: Talking to your teen about sexual assault

The best way for teens to report unwanted sexual contact is to identify a trusted adult and just tell them the truth and the facts of what happened.