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Autism & Asperger's Syndrome (Expert Forum)
Concerned53
Answered by
Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA - Developmental Disabi, autism
The New England Center for Children
Southborough - MA
Questions in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome forum are answered by researchers at the New England Center for Children. Topics covered include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Antisocial Personality Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, blindness, bullying, clinical depression, deafness, dyslexia, mental retardation, and social alienation.
Concerned53
by ConCerned53, Dec 23, 2007 12:00AM
I have a 10yr old boy with aspergers. He is beginning to masterbate. Can you give me any information on why he is doing this.
Doctor's Answer
by Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA, Dec 24, 2007 09:36AM
, Dec 24, 2007 09:36AM
To: ConCerned53
Please consult your pediatrician about this issue. Although he is a little young it has been my experience that puberty does begin earlier these days than it has in the past. This behavior is certainly typical when boys, and girls, reach puberty and sometimes much earlier. But as I said initially you should check with your pediatrician.
