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Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder

Angie Ip1, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum1, Jessica A Brian1

  • 1Canadian Paediatric Society, Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines Task Force, Ottawa, Ontario.

Paediatrics & Child Health
|October 30, 2019
PubMed

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Primary care providers can optimize care for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This guidance offers resources for medical, developmental, and psychosocial interventions to support children with ASD and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Autism spectrum disorder research

Background:

  • Primary care providers are crucial for managing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Effective care coordination is essential for children with ASD and their families.
  • Addressing medical and psychosocial needs is integral to ASD management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide recommendations and resources for pediatric care providers.
  • To guide the optimization of care for children with ASD.
  • To support families of children with ASD.

Main Methods:

  • This is a statement providing recommendations and information.
  • It synthesizes current knowledge on interventions and resources for ASD care.
  • Focuses on the role of primary care providers.

Main Results:

  • Paediatricians are well-positioned to coordinate comprehensive care for children with ASD.
  • A range of interventions and resources are available to enhance care.
  • Management includes medical, behavioral, developmental, and social support.

Conclusions:

  • Primary care providers play a vital role in optimizing care for children with ASD.
  • Integrated medical, developmental, and psychosocial support improves quality of life.
  • Families of children with ASD benefit from coordinated support services.

Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorderBehavioural interventionsComplementary and alternative medicineDevelopmental interventionsPharmacological management

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