Empowering Resilience: How Occupational Therapy Supports Autistic Adolescents with Depression

• By: Suzanne Rappaport, OT, OTD, OTR SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
• July 9th, 2025
• adolescents, co-occurring conditions, depression, identity, mental health, neurodiversity, occupational therapy, resilience, sensory regulation, Summer 2025 Issue
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Adolescence can be a challenging time for anyone, but for Autistic teens, the journey can come with unique emotional, social, and sensory hurdles. Depression is more common among Autistic youth than their neurotypical peers, often going undiagnosed or misunderstood. Research shows Autistic...

Navigating Mental Health and Life Transitions for Autistic Youth

• By: Abraham Abdulrazzak, DO Samuel Jackson, MD SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
• December 30th, 2024
• adolescents, anxiety, depression, healthcare, mental health, Winter 2025 Issue
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Meet Josh, a 19-year-old autistic young adult who recently graduated from high school. Josh thrived in the small, structured environment of his school, where individualized support helped him focus on his interests and manage his daily routine. However, the transition to college overwhelmed him...