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Melissa Dodd Inglese1

  • 1University of Florida, College of Nursing, Psychiatry, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. mkdodd@att.net

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|January 23, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Nurses play a crucial role in the early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Equipping nurses with screening skills is vital for timely intervention and support for affected families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Background:

  • Growing emphasis on early identification and intervention for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Increasing prevalence of ASD, affecting 1 in 150 children.
  • Nurses in community and primary care settings frequently encounter children with ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the necessity for nurses to acquire ASD screening skills.
  • To underscore the importance of nurses supporting families and advocating for children with ASD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on current ASD identification practices.
  • Analysis of the role of nurses in primary care settings.
  • Discussion of essential nursing competencies for ASD care.

Main Results:

  • Nurses require training to effectively screen for ASD.
  • Early screening facilitates timely intervention and improved outcomes.
  • Nurses are pivotal in providing family support and advocacy.

Conclusions:

  • Community and primary care nurses must be proficient in ASD screening.
  • Enhanced nursing knowledge is essential for managing ASD-related issues.
  • Nurses are key advocates for children with ASD and their families.

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