Brief Report: The Medical Care of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Identifying the Needs
| Autor: | Neil Stein, Mary Beth Bruder, Gerard Kerins, Cynthia Mazzarella, Jessica Sims |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
| Předmět: |
Adult
Medical home medicine.medical_specialty Persons with Mental Disabilities MEDLINE Primary care behavioral disciplines and activities Medical care Health Services Accessibility Patient-Centered Care mental disorders Health care Developmental and Educational Psychology Humans Medicine Child Psychiatry Health Services Needs and Demand business.industry Public health medicine.disease Child Development Disorders Pervasive Autism spectrum disorder Health Care Surveys Autism business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 42:2498-2504 |
| ISSN: | 1573-3432 0162-3257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-012-1496-x |
| Popis: | There is a lack of information concerning adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), especially with regards to their access to health care. A paper and electronic survey was sent to 1,580 primary care physicians in Connecticut. 346 respondents returned a survey and provided care to adults with an ASD. This physician survey provides data on adults with ASD such as: reasons for physician visits, living arrangements, employment status, and any services they are receiving. Responses revealed inadequate training in the care of adults with an ASD and physicians interest in obtaining additional training. The ability to provide a medical home for adults with autism will need to address effective strategies to train current and future physicians. |
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