Transitioning youth with autism spectrum disorders and other special health care needs into adult primary care: A provider survey.
Jennifer L AmesMaria L MassoloMeghan N DavignonYinge QianHilda J CerrosLisa A CroenPublished in: Autism : the international journal of research and practice (2020)
The transition from pediatric to adult care is a critical inflection point for the long-term health of youth with autism spectrum disorders and other special health care needs. However, for many patients, their caregivers, and providers, the transition lacks coordination. This survey study demonstrates that pediatric and adult providers struggle to implement many components of transition best practices for youth with autism and other chronic conditions, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced medical coordination and additional transition training and resources.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- autism spectrum disorder
- primary care
- mental health
- young adults
- physical activity
- childhood cancer
- end stage renal disease
- intellectual disability
- palliative care
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- health information
- prognostic factors
- risk assessment
- quality improvement
- general practice
- drug induced
- health promotion
- virtual reality