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Jacqueline Wood1, Charles Dukes2, Kelly B Kearney3
1Department of Special Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA. jacquelinewood@fau.edu.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|November 15, 2024
Summary
Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can improve healthcare communication using a new instructional package. This tool helps them express needs and request accommodations from medical providers effectively.
Area of Science:
- Medical Communication
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Healthcare Accessibility
Background:
- Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significant health challenges and barriers to accessing care.
- Effective communication strategies are crucial for mitigating these barriers in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an instructional package designed to enhance communication skills for adults with ASD in medical settings.
- To assess the ability of adults with ASD to request accommodations from healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- An instructional package including a video module, guided notes, the Autism Healthcare Accommodations Tool (AHAT), and behavior skills training (BST) was utilized.
- Participants learned to identify needs, prepare for appointments, and verbalize accommodation requests.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated increased communication skills after the intervention.
- Communication improvements generalized to new providers and were maintained post-intervention.
- The intervention was found to be effective and socially valid for improving medical communication.
Conclusions:
- The developed instructional package is an effective method for improving healthcare communication for adults with ASD.
- This intervention can help reduce barriers to care by empowering individuals with ASD to advocate for their needs.
Keywords:
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