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A Call to Action: The Need for Advocacy in Healthcare …

WEBGiven the barriers to quality healthcare and the increased prevalence of medical comorbidities in autistic individuals, an increase in advocacy in access is critical. …

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Integrated Healthcare and Autism Spectrum Disorders

WEBFor families with a loved one diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), navigating the health care system and accessing services can be a significant …

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Navigating Legal Challenges in Autism Healthcare: Ensuring …

WEBThe difficult part is advocating for change. Many of the funding sources under state medicaid plans, MCOs, or Ins Cos don’t listen to contracted provider complaints and …

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Autistic Health: Embracing a Holistic Approach

WEBAutism is a “whole person” biopsychosocial condition. There are common positive attributes of the autistic mind, such as creativity, attention to detail, a strong sense of right and …

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Inclusivity and Equality in Treatment: Transforming Health Care, …

WEBJorge R. Petit, MD, is a Behavioral Healthcare Leader, Author, and Founder/CEO of Quality Healthcare Solutions, LLC. Dr. Petit is also a long-time Board Member and past Chair of …

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Understanding and Mitigating Challenges Faced by the Healthcare …

WEBComplicating the challenges of meeting this increased need for medical care is the fact that children with ASD present with symptoms, such as restricted and repetitive interests, …

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Educating First Responders to Improve Encounters with Autistic

WEB3779 0. It is estimated there are more than 3.5 million Americans living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the number continues to grow. 1 According to CDC …

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Let’s Get Physical: Exercise and Health Issues in Adults with Autism

WEBPublic Health Implications. The importance of exercise among adults with autism has only recently garnered interest among researchers. According to David Geslak (2016), a …

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Advocating for the Overlooked Needs of Autistic Individuals in the …

WEBOver the past 7-15 years, many forensic/clinical professionals working in the US criminal justice system recognize the need for significant change within the US criminal justice …

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Addressing Mental Health Challenges for Neurodivergent Youth

WEBYouth mental health is a critically important topic that seems to be having a much-needed moment in the spotlight – like here in New York, where Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a …

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Addressing Setting Events to Make Behavior Plans More Effective …

WEBChallenging, disruptive, and potentially dangerous behaviors frequently are a concern for caregivers and family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In …

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Tools for Successful Healthcare Transition

WEBAdditionally, the Autism Transition Tool will be used to support education delivery to the hospital community. Within the Autism Transition Tool are a “Practice Level Checklist” …

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Health Care Directives: A Safeguard and a Support

WEBSupports must be put in place for adults on the autism spectrum. One essential safeguard is an executed health care directive to provide an individual’s loved ones with the ability to …

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The Prevalence of Comorbidities in Autism: Consideration of …

WEBJulie Rasmuson is the Director of Student Accessibility Services at York College of Pennsylvania.For questions or further information please contact [email protected] or …

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The Invisible Struggle: Autism Diagnosis in Immigrant Families

WEBOver the past decade Autism cases had a significant rise in numbers. Per a CDC report in 2021, “1 in 54 children had been diagnosed with autism in 2016 compared to 1 in 150 in …

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Autism Spectrum News

WEBApril 12th, 2024. actually autistic, advocacy, disclosure, diversity, health privacy, inclusion, neurodiversity, Spring 2024 Issue. Note: Autism Spectrum News has allowed me to …

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Psychiatric Hospitalization and ASD

WEBPsychiatric Hospitalization and ASD. Admission to a psychiatric inpatient unit can have varying outcomes for a patient. The success of the admission is determined by the …

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Tools for Growth: Facilitating Community Living Skills …

WEBGraduating high school, going to college, finding an apartment, landing that first job, getting married – these are all exciting milestones associated with the transition from high …

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Hormonal Fluctuations and Women with Autism: A Call for …

WEBThe topic of hormonal influences on women with autism has received scant attention from health care researchers. The responses to hormonal fluctuations and/or depletion of …

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AANE 2019 Rock 'N' Bowl for Autism

WEBROCK ‘N’ BOWL for Autism is an annual, family-friendly, fun-filled fundraising event.Now in its 11th year, the event draws more than 300 participants annually. Through …

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