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How do you help a 9-year-old boy with ASD who has an EXTREME phobia of bugs, to where he is afraid to go outside.

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Smithfield, UT
July 8, 2023
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I would get my kiddo one of those hats that comes with a net and some plastic gloves. His clothes can cover the rest of his body. I'd tell him he is protected and nothing can get on him.

July 8, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you so much for your suggestion, Melinda!

July 8, 2023

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