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Autism Speaks Toolkits: Resources for Busy Physicians.
Jayne Bellando1, Jill J Fussell2, Maya Lopez2
1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA bellandojayne@uams.edu.
Clinical Pediatrics
|July 8, 2015
Summary
Primary care providers (PCPs) increasingly care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This article highlights Autism Speaks toolkits to support PCPs and families with evidence-based information for ASD treatment and care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Neuroscience
- Public Health
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence is rising, necessitating primary care provider (PCP) involvement.
- PCPs require accessible resources to effectively manage patients with ASD.
- Families affected by ASD need reliable information for treatment and care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform PCPs and families about Autism Speaks toolkits.
- To enhance PCP knowledge of ASD-related challenges faced by families.
- To improve the dissemination of evidence-based ASD care guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Review of Autism Speaks website resources.
- Identification and categorization of available toolkits.
- Analysis of toolkit content relevance for PCPs and families.
Main Results:
- Autism Speaks offers a comprehensive suite of over 32 toolkits.
- Toolkits cover educational, medical, and intervention aspects of ASD care.
- Resources are designed to assist PCPs in supporting families with ASD.
Conclusions:
- Autism Speaks toolkits are valuable resources for PCPs and families.
- Increased awareness of these toolkits can improve ASD care coordination.
- Empowering PCPs with information facilitates better support for individuals with ASD.
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