Filling the Gaps in Healthcare: The Vital Role of Information Sharing for Individuals with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

• By: Karen Lindgren, PhD Bancroft Sally A. French, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC Cooper University Hospital
• April 12th, 2024
• care coordination, collaborative approach, communication, environment, healthcare barriers, sensory issues, sensory-friendly, Spring 2024 Issue
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Wading through the complex landscape of healthcare for individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their caregivers can be frustrating, often hindered by a variety of barriers unique to this population. While systematic and overwhelming, these challenges are...

Harnessing Technology to Support Individuals with Autism and Their Families

• By: Karen Lindgren, PhD Bancroft
• October 2nd, 2023
• AI, apps, artificial intelligence, Fall 2023 Issue, innovation, partnerships, personalized interventions, technology, virtual reality
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We are in a moment of limitless possibilities. Tech innovation is the new zeitgeist, and its development and growth are moving bewilderingly fast. With it comes possibilities to provide the best care and the best outcomes for those living with autism and their families. For providers largely...

A Call to Action: The Need for Advocacy in Healthcare Access in Autism

• By: Tracy Kettering, PhD, BCBA-D Bancroft | Rider University Ashley Fuhrman, PhD, BCBA-D Trumpet Behavioral Health Christopher Perrin, PhD, BCBA-D Bancroft | Rider University
• January 2nd, 2023
• access to healthcare, accommodations, advocacy, co-occurring conditions, collaboration, diagnosis, healthcare, healthcare professionals, training, Winter 2023 Issue
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Although specific estimates vary substantially, autistic children and adults have a higher prevalence of comorbid medical conditions than those reported in non-autistic individuals. Among the most commonly reported comorbid medical conditions are neurological disorders, including epilepsy,...