There are disparities in knowledge among healthcare workers when caring for adult patients
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Lack of knowledge about the characteristics of this …

We conducted an online survey of adult health care providers at Kaiser Permanente
Northern California and semi-structured interviews with a subset of physicians. The survey …

Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by
challenges with social skills, communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors …

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal educational curriculum on
increasing hospital personnel's awareness of successful strategies and comfort in caring for …

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 …

Health professionals are in a unique position to influence the health outcomes and
healthcare experiences of adults on the autism spectrum. The aim of this research was to …

Background: Many physicians experience barriers such as lack of time and expertise, as
well as facilitators such as collaboration with other healthcare professionals, when providing …

We conducted in-depth case studies of 10 health care professionals who actively provide
primary medical care to adults with autism spectrum disorders. The study sought to …

A Focus Group Study Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex, multi-faceted diagnosis.
The research team sought to understand ASD through perspectives of stakeholder groups …

Nurses should consistently seek care partnerships with patients and caregivers. However,
this may be difficult when uncertainties in interpersonal communication prevent a clear …