MedPage Today May 14, 2024
Here’s how to support young patients and their parents
John* is a 12-year-old boy with autism who was presenting to our clinic in the midst of a mental health crisis, with suicidal thoughts and school avoidance. Given the bullying he faced, attending school was causing him so much anxiety that he stopped going. Socially, he was finding some connection with his peers through online board games. His parents were incredibly responsive and sensitive. They co-created rules around digital media that prioritized both online and offline activities that supported his mental well-being. They encouraged him to go outside every day and participate in online classes to expose him to learning opportunities. Ultimately, they enrolled him in an in-person school with a...
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