The Needs of Hospitalized Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorders
- 25 April 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Clinical Pediatrics
- Vol. 52 (7), 652-660
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0009922813485974
Abstract
Objective. This survey assessed the in-hospital needs of patients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Methods. Parents were recruited to complete a 21-item survey about the needs of their child with an ASD while in the hospital. ASD diagnosis was reported by parents at the time of the survey. The results of the survey were analyzed and evaluated in 3 distinct categories of need. Results. We documented a range of responses associated with ASD-specific needs during hospitalization. Common concerns included child safety and the importance of acknowledging individual communication methods. Conclusions. In a population of children with ASDs, parents report a diverse range of needs while in the hospital. These data support the concept that a pragmatic assessment of individual communication and sensory differences is likely to be essential in the development of an appropriate inpatient care plan.Keywords
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