Medical Encounters for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comprehensive Review of Environmental Considerations and Interventions

Approximately 1 in 59 youth are currently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder. In comparison to typically developing peers, youth with ASD encounter hospitalization at higher rates due to their heightened health care needs. While visiting the hospital is a st...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jolie Straus, Sarah Coburn, Stephanie Maskell, Jessica Pappagianopoulos, Kathryn Cantrell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-04-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1179556519842816