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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 11/2012

01-11-2012 | Brief Report

Brief Report: The Medical Care of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Identifying the Needs

Auteurs: Mary Beth Bruder, Gerard Kerins, Cynthia Mazzarella, Jessica Sims, Neil Stein

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2012

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Abstract

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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Metagegevens
Titel
Brief Report: The Medical Care of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Identifying the Needs
Auteurs
Mary Beth Bruder
Gerard Kerins
Cynthia Mazzarella
Jessica Sims
Neil Stein
Publicatiedatum
01-11-2012
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-012-1496-x

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