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Special Issues for Young People with<br />

Asperger’s Syndrome<br />

• Mood swings-young people will need help diffusing<br />

anger, sadness and anx<strong>ie</strong>ty.<br />

• Changes to bod<strong>ie</strong>s, emotions and fr<strong>ie</strong>ndships happen<br />

rapidly and can be especially bewildering.<br />

• Strong sexual feelings may result in inappropriate<br />

sexual behaviour unless the young person is very<br />

clear about boundar<strong>ie</strong>s.<br />

• The young person’s naiveté can lead to teasing or<br />

becoming the target of sexual predators (including on<br />

the internet).

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