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Welcome to The REACH Report, our monthly newsletter featuring updates from The REACH Institute and the world of evidence-based mental health care.
You may notice we have a new look! This redesign is a part of our ongoing effort to elevate our communications and expand our reach, and we look forward to sharing more exciting updates with you here every month.
April is Autism Awareness Month – an estimated 79% of autistic individuals experience mental health problems, often caused or exacerbated by continued stigma and barriers to diagnosis. Receiving an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis can be a lengthy and costly process, and many families find themselves caught in limbo. If you're a clinician, I encourage you to check out this article highlighting ways you can support your patients who are awaiting an autism diagnosis or who have limited access to the mental health care they need.
For more information about the intersection of mental health and autism, visit this resource page — you'll find toolkits, recent studies, and helpful articles for autistic individuals and their loved ones.
Thank you for being a part of our valued community!
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