An evaluation of community pharmacists' understanding of autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study in Western Australia.
Emily KnightsBruce SunderlandRichard ParsonsKathy ZiatasRima CaccettaPublished in: The International journal of pharmacy practice (2019)
Pharmacists overall had a basic understanding of ASD. Pharmacists who identified that stigma surrounding ASD existed in the community were more likely to achieve 'good knowledge'. There was a reluctance to improve pharmacy accessibility to patients with ASD. Pharmacists did not appear to incorporate ASD beneficial practices into their pharmacy and pharmacy environment.