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6: Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Published:May 2023
Tony Tarchichi, MD, FAAP, Matthew E. Valente, MD, "Autism Spectrum Disorder", Caring for the Hospitalized Child: A Handbook of Inpatient Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Hospital Medicine, Jeffrey C. Gershel, MD, FAAP, Daniel A. Rauch, MD, FAAP, SFHM
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A patient with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, along with restrictive, repetitive behaviors. Children with autism are more likely to be hospitalized, have longer lengths of stay, and have higher rates of medical and psychiatric comorbidities, which can complicate the hospitalization. Children with ASD may also be more likely to have aggressive behaviors when compared to their typically developing peers and children with other developmental disabilities.
The hospital environment can be challenging for a patient with ASD and their family. Issues include an unfamiliar setting, interactions with numerous new health care workers, and...
