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Emergency Preparedness for Autistic Individuals: What First Responders, Medical Professionals and Families Need to Know
The rise in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder will mean a rise in first responders and medical professionals interacting with autistic individuals during emergency situations. This makes it essential for communities and healthcare facilities to prepare and train their personnel in how to...
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Supporting Autistic Children in the Child Welfare System
Child welfare system (CWS) involvement is extremely stressful for families, particularly those with autistic children. Research has shown that substantially higher numbers of children with autism are reported to and investigated by child protective services. Some evidence suggests that autistic...
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Autism Laws and Policies: How Legal Protections Can Prevent Stigmatization and Support Advocacy Efforts
Over the past 50 years, autism laws and policies have supported the needs and rights of individuals living with autism spectrum disorder. They have protected access to healthcare, education, employment, housing, and community integration. The lives of people with autism have been improved; their...
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Building a Healthcare Transition Program for Autistic Patients Entering Adulthood
The rise in the diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder in youth will mean a rise in the number of adolescents transitioning to adult medical care. 50,000 youth with autism are estimated to enter adulthood each year (Rast et al., 2020) with varying degrees of communication skills, adaptive...
