Caring for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Keys for Success

• 2020

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• Dennis Doherty

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This video explains how to better care for patients with autism in medical settings. It describes the challenges these patients face, like changes in routine and sensory overload. The article outlines three keys to success: preparation, communication, and accommodation. By preparing families before visits, using clear communication methods tailored to each patient’s needs, and making accommodations like allowing sensory tools or routines from home, healthcare providers can improve experiences for both patients and their families.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication Barriers; Delivery of Health Care; Patient Care; Health Services Accessibility; Hospitals, Pediatric; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Institutions: OPENPediatrics

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