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Development of a Novel Multi-Disciplinary Specialized Care Service for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum

Joelene F Huber1,2,3, Alvin Loh1,2,3, Suneeta Monga4,5

  • 1Division of Paediatric Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 21, 2023
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Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) face hospital challenges. This paper outlines a new hospital program to improve their care and outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

Background:

  • Children and adolescents with ASD/IDD have higher risks for medical and mental health issues.
  • Hospital environments pose unique stressors for individuals with ASD/IDD.
  • Lack of specialized multidisciplinary support teams in hospitals for ASD/IDD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the framework for an innovative multidisciplinary program.
  • To enhance support for children and adolescents with ASD/IDD in a tertiary children's hospital.

Main Methods:

  • Framework development for a multidisciplinary program.
  • Focus on developmental-behavioral and mental health expertise in inpatient settings.

Main Results:

  • Emerging recognition of the need for specialized hospital-based expertise.
  • Proposal of a structured program framework.

Conclusions:

  • Hospitals need specialized multidisciplinary programs for ASD/IDD patients.
  • The described framework aims to improve patient, family, and staff support.
  • This initiative addresses a critical gap in pediatric hospital care.

Keywords:
Intellectual/Developmental Disabilityautism spectrum disorderbehavior-medicinedevelopmental pediatricsmental healthtertiary care

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