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Adult Autism Health Resources

WEBRespect in Health Care for Autistic Adults. Helping adults to navigate the health care system as well as communicate and advocate for high-quality care in collaboration with …

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Getting an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

WEBWho can diagnose autism in adults? Adults seeking a formal diagnosis can consult with their primary care provider, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or a social worker …

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Adult Autism Health Resources for Older Adulthood

WEBDr. James Bath on the importance of preventive health screenings. Autistic adults are less likely to seek regular preventive care. Dr. Bath offers advice to patients and clinicians …

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Adult Autism Health Resources Health Care Toolkit

WEBDietary Plan Tool for Schools and Day Programs. Autistic adults with special dietary needs and behaviors around food can benefit from a form that outlines those needs and the …

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Adult Autism Health Resources for Young Adulthood

WEBMyth: Autism is purely a genetic condition. Facts: Currently, researchers can identify genetic causes in only 10-20% of people with autism. For the remaining 80% of people, there …

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about AAHR Adult Autism Health Resources

WEBAAHR focuses on a more respectful and effective clinical experience that prioritizes patient dignity and continuity of care throughout the lifespan. It provides information and curated …

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Adult Autism Health Resources Patient Navigators

WEBA patient navigator helps patients and clinicians create and access autism-competent care. They focus on improving processes for both inpatient and outpatient …

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The Formal Diagnostic Criteria for Autism

WEBIt reads as follows: Autism Spectrum Disorder. Diagnostic Criteria 299.00 (F84.0) Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, ranging, for example, from abnormal …

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Adult Autism Health Resources A plan for medical emergencies

WEBEveryone—autistic people and neurotypical people—can benefit from planning for medical or mental health emergencies. If a trip to the emergency …

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How is Autism Different in Women

WEBAutism is a diverse condition that affects individuals of all genders; the overall prevalence estimate of autism in the U.S. is one in 36 children. According to the …

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Adult Autism Healthcare Resources Health Care Rights for Autistic …

WEBThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) law ensures that people with disabilities get the accommodations they need to do things such as go to school, find …

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healthcare proxy autism

WEBEveryone needs a health care proxy, including guardians themselves. Each member of the family should have a health care proxy that allows someone to make medical decisions …

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sleep problems in autistic adults

WEBSleep apnea. GERD or acid reflux. Constipation. Seizures. Erupting wisdom teeth. Restless legs syndrome. Psychological factors and emotional distress can also …

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Legal guardianship for autistic adults

WEBGuardianship is a legal process that often requires a lawyer, and each state has its own rules and may even have different types of guardians – it’s important to …

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Finding Help With Autism Insurance Coverage

WEBThe U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) offers a range of helpful information on state resources …

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The Language of Autism

WEBThe more linear language, including terms such as high-, moderate-, and low-functioning, has generally fallen out of favor because these terms fail to …

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Common Gastrointestinal Conditions in Autistic Adults

WEBchewing clothes (often sleeves), paper, or other objects. ingesting nonfood items (pica) aggression against others. twisting of the midsection or rubbing the …

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Medical Facilities for After Hours Care

WEBTypes of medical care facilities outside of a PCP office. Walk-in clinic. Provides non-urgent/non-emergency basic medical care for minor conditions such as …

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Acid Reflux

WEBReflux is the backward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. GERD is when the closure of the lower esophagus becomes weak from recurring acid …

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