Is It Just a Teen Meltdown—Or Is It Autism No One Caught?
- hmotro
- Jul 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 13
Maybe your teen is melting down every night after school.Or they’re totally shut down. Or both.
They’ve been labeled sensitive, dramatic, and disrespectful.But what if that’s not the full story?
What if your teen is autistic—and no one caught it?
This happens all the time. Especially with bright kids. Especially with girls. Especially with kids who seem “fine” at school but fall apart at home.
Autism in teens doesn’t always look like people expect. They might be social, but always on edge. They might seem easygoing, but they’re secretly exhausted. They might follow the rules, but be filled with anxiety.
They’ve learned to mask. To mimic.To survive.
But now the mask is slipping. And you’re seeing the cost.
That’s where we come in.
We help autistic teens figure out what’s really going on. We walk them through a gentle, thoughtful self-discovery process. We're not focused on a diagnosis. We give them a chance to understand their brain, their needs, and their strengths.
We help parents finally connect the dots. And we give the whole family a way forward.
Visit TeensUnmask.com to learn more.
You’ll find screeners, support, and a team that truly gets it.
Because the earlier they understand themselves, the more they can thrive on their own terms.
Harry Motro
Clinical Director, Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Center and TeensUnmask | Therapy for Autistic Teens
Wondering what’s going on beneath the surface?
A screener can help you and your teen understand things more clearly—take one from the options below:
Teen Autism Screeners:
Teen ADHD Screeners:
“Your emotions aren’t too much. They’re trying to tell you something.”
Malori gets that the world often treats sensitive people like they’re the problem—but that’s not how she sees it.
She works with teens who feel everything deeply: the anger, the anxiety, the “why am I crying again?” moments.
Her therapy style is warm, curious, and validating—she’s not here to fix you.
She’s here to help you understand what’s underneath and feel less alone in the process.
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” Malori might be exactly who you need to meet.
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Want to learn more about yourself?
Explore our sister site, Adult Autism Assessment, and take a deeper dive into your journey of self-discovery. Click the links below to get started!
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