O'Nions, Elizabeth;
McKechnie, Douglas Gj;
Long, Cathie;
Mandy, Will;
Stott, Joshua;
(2023)
How can autistic adults be supported in primary care?
British Journal of General Practice
, 73
(736)
pp. 518-521.
10.3399/bjgp23X735525.
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Abstract
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with the world. It is diagnosed on the basis of differences in social interaction and communication, plus unusually restricted interests and repetitive activities,1 and includes what was previously termed Asperger’s syndrome. Between 1% and 3% of the population are autistic.2,3 Box 1 outlines common challenges experienced by autistic people. Box 2 outlines identification and initial assessment of possible autism, and Box 3 describes accommodations that may help autistic people to access health care. Recommended approaches include offering continuity of care and getting to know the autistic patient and their own specific needs, including reasonable adjustments.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | How can autistic adults be supported in primary care? |
| Location: | England |
| DOI: | 10.3399/bjgp23X735525 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp23X735525 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Adult, Humans, Autistic Disorder, Primary Health Care |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences > Clinical, Edu and Hlth Psychology |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10181913 |
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