Welcome to Courtrooms, Classrooms, and Clinics, a deep dive into the complex, multidisciplinary realities of supporting autistic adolescents today. In this episode, we explore how the challenges autistic youth face extend far beyond traditional therapy, requiring a unified approach across every aspect of their lives.

• In the Clinic: We tackle urgent and often misunderstood clinical truths. Did you know that autistic youth are five times as likely to attempt suicide compared to their neurotypical peers? We discuss why these unique warning signs are so easily missed, how providers can adapt standard screening tools, and the hidden drivers behind substance use as teens try to manage severe anxiety or simply fit in socially.
• In the Courtroom: When parents of autistic childr ...