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Autism and Puberty | General CEU: 0.5 | Approx. 47 minutes Watch all CEU content free of charge. A small $6 fee applies if you need an official CEU certificate (Step 3 of program) Here's why the CEU fee matters: 1. Supporting Autistic Employment Revenue: from CEU certificates can directly fund employment initiatives for autistic individuals. 2. Sustaining Quality Content: Developing high-quality, evidence-based CEU content requires significant time, expertise, and production resources. 3. Funding Platform & Administrative Costs: Hosting, tracking completions, issuing certificates, and maintaining compliance with BACB standards all carry ongoing costs. 4. Keeping Content Free to Watch: Charging for the certificate — not the content — means anyone in the ABA community can access the learning freely. 5. Supporting Nonprofit Organizations: Certificate proceeds can be directed toward nonprofits like the A.E. Wood Foundation doing critical work for the autism community. The CEU explores the complex challenges adolescents on the autism spectrum encounter during puberty, a transitional period frequently exacerbated by underlying communication and social deficits. It outlines key behavioral and psychological themes, such as struggles with sexual selfhood, unawareness of social boundaries, and increased risks of social withdrawal or mood shifts. Additionally, the presentation identifies gender-specific difficulties, noting that females often experience problematic menstrual cycles, while males may face increased aggression and sensory issues related to physical changes.