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Oct 1, 2020 · Improving the quality of care for pediatric patients with ASD requires changes not only at the level of the individual patient, but also systemic change in the approach to treating these patients, of which pediatric hospitalists should be a critical part.
- Robyn P Thom, Robyn P Thom, Melissa M Hazen, Melissa M Hazen, Christopher J McDougle, Christopher J ...
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Autism Treatments
1. Speech-language therapy 2. Physical therapy 3. Occupational therapy 4. Audiological evaluation 5. Medication for specific symptoms
Collaboration with Public and Private Community Resources
1. Referrals and dialogues with early intervention programs, school districts and specialized private schools 2. Social skills groups 3. Developmentally appropriate recreational activities, such as gymnastics and horseback riding 4. We monitor all our patients regularly and schedule follow-up appointments on a regular basis.
Support and Education
1. Counseling and support for parents and caregivers 2. Referrals to parent support groups and community programs that help parents navigate the needs of a child with autism 3. Referrals to educational resources to help parents become informed advocates for their child 4. Regular seminars for parent groups and school districts on the latest information on autism treatment and support services
Our office is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are interested in having your child evaluated at our center, call 201-447-8151 to request an evaluation. A social worker will first conduct an intake interview with you on the phone, then send out a packet of information and a questionnaire for you to fill out and return with an...
Lisa Nalven, MD, MA, FAAP, is the Director of Developmental Pediatrics at the Kireker Center for Child Development. She attained her master’s degree in social and behavioral sciences at the University of Chicago and her medical degree at the University of Wisconsin. She completed a residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in developmental/behaviora...
We reviewed the literature from 2017 to 2022 on autistic adults’ use of mental healthcare and barriers to care. To encourage immediate improvement in mental healthcare, we provide five strategies mental health providers can use to better care for autistic adults.
Apr 1, 2024 · One study evaluated hospital wide interventions that involved multiple departments and professionals across the health care system, such as having specialized coordinators, online nursing training across patient care units or utilization of individualized care plans across the health care system.
Sep 24, 2023 · Understanding the unique hospital experiences and challenges of autistic patients can improve their quality of life and well-being by reducing stress and anxiety during hospitalization, leading to better health outcomes and potentially shorter hospital stays.
May 3, 2021 · Mental health conditions are not exclusive to the autism spectrum, but autistic children, youth, and adults are more likely to have co-occurring mental health conditions. The pandemic has highlighted the need for more information, resources, and supports for the autism community.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Autism-friendly hospital projects are becoming more common and should be informed by the lived experience of the local adult autistic community. Awareness raising programmes such as the NHS ‘Different Not Less’ Campaign are also enormously helpful and should be rolled out nationwide.
