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Autistic Youth and Their Parents Are Excited About Medical Cannabis, But Clinicians Need More Research

October 18, 2024

As interest in medical cannabis grows among autistic youth and their families, many are eager for clinicians to enhance their understanding and knowledge of this treatment option.

Autistic Youth and Their Parents Are Excited About Medical Cannabis, But Clinicians Need More Research Many autistic teens and young adults are eager to explore medical cannabis to help with managing mental health such as anxiety and mood, but there are still significant gaps in the research. Dr. Ben Yerys, psychologist and Director of the PASSAGE Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, an AUCD IDDRC Network site, discusses the current landscape and what this means for families navigating this journey.

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