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ERIC Number: EJ1407432
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
EISSN: EISSN-1573-3432
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Autism Comes to the Pediatric Hospital: Perspectives of Child Life Specialists
Priscilla Burnham Riosa; Amanpreet Randhawa; Barbara Muskat
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v54 n1 p312-325 2024
The hospital setting may be especially difficult for pediatric patients on the autism spectrum and their families compared to those not on the spectrum. Child life specialists are healthcare professionals specifically trained to support parents and their children and help prepare them for hospital procedures. Because of this specialized skill set, these professionals likely have a wealth of expertise to share relevant to caring for autistic patients. This study aimed to understand 21 child life specialists' experiences working with patients on the spectrum. Our findings highlighted the following themes: Parents are the Experts, Proactive and Individualized Care, Disclosure, and Hospital-Wide Suggestions to Improve Patient Care. We discuss the practice implications of these findings on the healthcare experiences of pediatric patients on the spectrum.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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