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Characteristics associated with healthcare independence among autistic adults.

Anne LongoDan GilmoreJennifer GarvinJ Madison HyerDaniel CouryChristopher HanksSusan Moffatt-BruceAmy HessBrittany N Hand
Published in: Research in autism spectrum disorders (2022)
Interventions aimed at supporting executive functioning, providing opportunities to increase independence with healthcare tasks, and reducing the extent to which restrictive and repetitive behaviors interfere with daily activities may be viable options for supporting healthcare independence among autistic adults. Our findings are an important first step for future initiatives to better identify individuals who need additional care coordination, supports, or services to maximize healthcare independence.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • primary care
  • quality improvement
  • health information
  • high frequency
  • palliative care
  • current status
  • health insurance