Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Practical Resource Toolkit for Clinicians, 3rd edition
Carolyn Bridgemohan, MD, FAAP; Benjamin Kaufman, MSW; Donna M. Johnson, MHS; Lisa H. Shulman, MD, FAAP; Katharine E. Zuckerman, MD, MPH, FAAP
Primary care providers play an important role in helping children on the autism spectrum get the assistance and services they need.
Use these fact sheets and family handouts to enhance your comfort with applying new diagnostic criteria, addressing common issues, and incorporating culturally appropriate care into your workflow.
Quick Links: Clinical Report | Clinical Signs and Diagnosis | Screening for ASD | The Biology of ASD | Common Presentations, Health Issues, Coexisting Conditions | Interventions: Behavioral, Educational, and Developmental | Working With Families | Referrals | Transition: Moving from Adolescence to Adulthood
Editors’ Statements and Clinical Report
• Authors, Editors, Contributors, Staff
• From Your Editors
• How Can I Improve Access to Autism Spectrum Disorder Care for My Patients?
• AAP Clinical Report: Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Clinical Signs and Diagnosis
• Developmental Surveillance and Screening Tools
• Fifth Edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Criteria With Examples
• Relationship Between DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM
• Initial Medical Evaluation of a Child Diagnosed as Having Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Standardized Screening/Testing Coding Fact Sheet for Primary Care Pediatricians: Developmental/Behavioral/Emotional
Screening for ASD
• Prevalence: How Common Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
• M-CHAT-R/F™ (courtesy mchatscreen.com)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: Links to Commonly Used Screening Instruments and Tools
The Biology of ASD
• Biomarkers of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Common Genetic Disorders Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Common Presentations, Health Issues, Coexisting Conditions
• Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children With Lower Support Needs
• Eating and Nutrition
• Gastrointestinal Problems
• Seizures and Epilepsy
• Sensory Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Sexuality of Children and Youths With Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Sleep Disorders
• Special Diets for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Toe Walking, Muscle Tone, and Motor Milestones
• Toilet Training
• Inattention, Impulsivity, Disruptive Behavior, and Aggression Coding Fact Sheet for Primary Care Clinicians
Interventions: Behavioral, Educational, and Developmental
Working With Families
Clinician Tools
• The Medical Home for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Meeting the Needs of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder During Medical Visits, Dental Visits, and Other Challenging Procedures
Family Handouts (all available in Spanish)
• ASD Family Handout—Answers About Complementary and Integrative Medicine | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Behavior Challenges | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Discussing the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder With Your Child | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Early Intervention Services | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Financial Assistance | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Gastrointestinal Problems | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Inclusion in School | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Intervention Approaches Used for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Laboratory Tests | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—The Medical Home for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Nutrition and Eating Problems | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—School-Based Services | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Seizures and Epilepsy | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Sibling Support | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Sleep Problems | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Talking About Sexuality for Parents of Teens With Autism Spectrum Disorder | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Teaching Social Skills | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Toilet Training | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Vaccines | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Visiting the Doctor | Spanish
• ASD Family Handout—Your Child and Medications | Spanish
Safety Tools
• ASD Family Handout—Wandering Off (Elopement) | Spanish
• National Autism Association Safety Resources
Referrals
• Tips for Writing Letters for Insurance Coverage of Recommended Therapies
• Early Intervention Program Referral Form
• Tips for Writing Letters for Insurance Coverage of Recommended Therapies Letter No. 1: Commonly Prescribed Therapies
• Tips for Writing Letters for Insurance Coverage of Recommended Therapies Letter No. 2: Intensive Behavioral Therapies
• Tips for Writing Letters for Insurance Coverage of Recommended Therapies Letter No. 3: Diagnostic Medical Testing
Transition: Moving from Adolescence to Adulthood
• Transition: Moving From Adolescence to Adulthood Part 1: Health Care Transition
• Transition: Moving From Adolescence to Adulthood Part 2: Guardianship
• Transition: Moving From Adolescence to Adulthood Part 3: Finances
• Transition: Moving From Adolescence to Adulthood Part 4: Education and Work
• Transition: Moving From Adolescence to Adulthood Part 5: Housing/Supported Living
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