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Management of children with special needs in the ED

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Key Resources 

Bottom Line: Autism and the Hospital Emergency Room: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals to Meet the Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders  (2021)

Bottom Line: Autism and the Hospital Emergency Room: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals to Meet the Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

A practical guide for health professionals to meet the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Bottom Line Recommendations: Caring for Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the ED  (2019)

Bottom Line Recommendations: Caring for Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the ED

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Hanlon-Dearman, A, Stevenson, M and TREKK Network

Hanlon-Dearman, A, Stevenson, M and TREKK Network

Bottom line recommendations for caring for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the ED. Published online: Feb 2020, v 1.1

Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies  (2016)

Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies

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Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emerg...

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediat...

This executive summary is an overview of the common clinical challenges pediatric caregivers face when a child or adolescent presents with a psychiatric chief complaint or emergency.

Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms  (2016)

Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms

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Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emerg...

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediat...

This executive summary is an overview of the common clinical challenges pediatric caregivers face when a mental health condition may be an unclear or complicating factor in a non-mental health ED presentation.

Bottom Line: Autism Information for Paramedics and Emergency Room Staff  (2005)

Bottom Line: Autism Information for Paramedics and Emergency Room Staff

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Gammicchia C, Johnson C, Autism Society

Gammicchia C, Johnson C, Autism Society

Information for paramedics and emergency room staff on providing services to a person on the autism spectrum.

Recommandations de Base: Dficience intellectuelle et troubles du dveloppement  (2019)

Recommandations de Base: Dficience intellectuelle et troubles du dveloppement

Download

Hanlon-Dearman, A, Stevenson, M and TREKK Network

Hanlon-Dearman, A, Stevenson, M and TREKK Network

Bottom line recommendations for caring for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the ED. Published online: Feb 2020, v 1.1

Bottom Line: Autism and the Hospital Emergency Room: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals to Meet the Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders  (2021)

Bottom Line: Autism and the Hospital Emergency Room: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals to Meet the Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Visit

Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

A practical guide for health professionals to meet the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Bottom Line Recommendations: Caring for Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the ED  (2019)

Bottom Line Recommendations: Caring for Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the ED

Download

Hanlon-Dearman, A, Stevenson, M and TREKK Network

Hanlon-Dearman, A, Stevenson, M and TREKK Network

Bottom line recommendations for caring for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the ED. Published online: Feb 2020, v 1.1

Recommandations de Base: Dficience intellectuelle et troubles du dveloppement  (2019)

Recommandations de Base: Dficience intellectuelle et troubles du dveloppement

Download

Hanlon-Dearman, A, Stevenson, M and TREKK Network

Hanlon-Dearman, A, Stevenson, M and TREKK Network

Bottom line recommendations for caring for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the ED. Published online: Feb 2020, v 1.1

Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies  (2016)

Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies

Visit

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emerg...

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediat...

This executive summary is an overview of the common clinical challenges pediatric caregivers face when a child or adolescent presents with a psychiatric chief complaint or emergency.

Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms  (2016)

Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms

Visit

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emerg...

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediat...

This executive summary is an overview of the common clinical challenges pediatric caregivers face when a mental health condition may be an unclear or complicating factor in a non-mental health ED presentation.

Bottom Line: Autism Information for Paramedics and Emergency Room Staff  (2005)

Bottom Line: Autism Information for Paramedics and Emergency Room Staff

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Gammicchia C, Johnson C, Autism Society

Gammicchia C, Johnson C, Autism Society

Information for paramedics and emergency room staff on providing services to a person on the autism spectrum.

Clinical guidelines 

Clinical Practice Guideline: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics  (2020)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics

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American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Pediatrics

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting one in 59 children in the United States and other industrialized nations. In addition to behavior issues, ASD is associated with seizures, gastrointestinal concerns, sleep difficulties, and mental health issues that can profoundly impact the quality of life of children and their families. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published updated guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of ASD.

Position Statement: Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder  (2019)

Position Statement: Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder

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Ip A, Zwaigenbaum L, Brian J

Ip A, Zwaigenbaum L, Brian J

Paediatricians and other primary care providers are well positioned to provide or coordinate ongoing medical and psychosocial care and support services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This statement provides recommendations and information on a range of interventions and resources, to help paediatric care providers optimize care for children with ASD and support their families. The management of ASD includes treating medical and psychiatric co-morbidities, behavioural and developmental interventions, and providing supportive social care services to enhance quality of life for affected children and families.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorders  (2019)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Subramanyam AA, Mukherjee A, Dave M, Chavda K.

Subramanyam AA, Mukherjee A, Dave M, Chavda K.

These guidelines have been framed after an amalgamation of expert guidelines across the globe, and existing practices in India, as outlined by experts in the field. Due to the lack of systematic research in the field of autism in India, the evidence of the said practices is not documented, which becomes a limitation of these guidelines. The good part is that India has an indigenous tool for assessment, which has been recommended by the Government of India, which we have attached as an Appendix 1.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies  (2016)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies

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Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emerg...

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediat...

Part 1 of the report discusses the common clinical issues that may be encountered in caring for children and adolescents presenting to the emergency department or primary care setting with a mental health condition or emergency.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms  (2016)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms

Visit

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emerg...

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediat...

Part 2 of the report discusses the challenges a pediatric clinician may face when evaluating patients with a mental health condition, which may be contributing to or a complicating factor for a medical or indeterminate clinical presentation.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Autism and developmental disability: Management of distress/agitation  (2015)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Autism and developmental disability: Management of distress/agitation

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Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

The aim of this guideline is to provide clinical practice tips for the inpatient management of anxiety, and agitation in young people with developmental disabilities (including autism) who may require medical or surgical care.

Guidelines: Agitation Treatment for Pediatric Emergency Patients  (2008)

Guidelines: Agitation Treatment for Pediatric Emergency Patients

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Hilt RJ, Woodward TA, Henderson SW, Jellinek MS

Hilt RJ, Woodward TA, Henderson SW, Jellinek MS

Guideline based on a review of the existing literature & review of expert opinions for the management of agitated children in an emergency department setting.

Guidelines: Guidelines for Managing the Client with Intellectual Disabilites in the Emergency Room  (2002)

Guidelines: Guidelines for Managing the Client with Intellectual Disabilites in the Emergency Room

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University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

These guidelines outline ways to optimize the clinical encounter, provide a framework for understanding & assessing the complex medical and mental health issues that arise for persons with intellectual disabilities, and provide a systematic way to evaluate the best approach to treatment and triage.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics  (2020)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Visit

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Pediatrics

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting one in 59 children in the United States and other industrialized nations. In addition to behavior issues, ASD is associated with seizures, gastrointestinal concerns, sleep difficulties, and mental health issues that can profoundly impact the quality of life of children and their families. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published updated guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of ASD.

Position Statement: Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder  (2019)

Position Statement: Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder

Visit

Ip A, Zwaigenbaum L, Brian J

Ip A, Zwaigenbaum L, Brian J

Paediatricians and other primary care providers are well positioned to provide or coordinate ongoing medical and psychosocial care and support services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This statement provides recommendations and information on a range of interventions and resources, to help paediatric care providers optimize care for children with ASD and support their families. The management of ASD includes treating medical and psychiatric co-morbidities, behavioural and developmental interventions, and providing supportive social care services to enhance quality of life for affected children and families.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorders  (2019)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Visit

Subramanyam AA, Mukherjee A, Dave M, Chavda K.

Subramanyam AA, Mukherjee A, Dave M, Chavda K.

These guidelines have been framed after an amalgamation of expert guidelines across the globe, and existing practices in India, as outlined by experts in the field. Due to the lack of systematic research in the field of autism in India, the evidence of the said practices is not documented, which becomes a limitation of these guidelines. The good part is that India has an indigenous tool for assessment, which has been recommended by the Government of India, which we have attached as an Appendix 1.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies  (2016)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies

Visit

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emerg...

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediat...

Part 1 of the report discusses the common clinical issues that may be encountered in caring for children and adolescents presenting to the emergency department or primary care setting with a mental health condition or emergency.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms  (2016)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms

Visit

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emerg...

Chun TH, Mace SE, Katz ER, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediat...

Part 2 of the report discusses the challenges a pediatric clinician may face when evaluating patients with a mental health condition, which may be contributing to or a complicating factor for a medical or indeterminate clinical presentation.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Autism and developmental disability: Management of distress/agitation  (2015)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Autism and developmental disability: Management of distress/agitation

Visit

Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

The aim of this guideline is to provide clinical practice tips for the inpatient management of anxiety, and agitation in young people with developmental disabilities (including autism) who may require medical or surgical care.

Guidelines: Agitation Treatment for Pediatric Emergency Patients  (2008)

Guidelines: Agitation Treatment for Pediatric Emergency Patients

Visit

Hilt RJ, Woodward TA, Henderson SW, Jellinek MS

Hilt RJ, Woodward TA, Henderson SW, Jellinek MS

Guideline based on a review of the existing literature & review of expert opinions for the management of agitated children in an emergency department setting.

Guidelines: Guidelines for Managing the Client with Intellectual Disabilites in the Emergency Room  (2002)

Guidelines: Guidelines for Managing the Client with Intellectual Disabilites in the Emergency Room

Visit

University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

These guidelines outline ways to optimize the clinical encounter, provide a framework for understanding & assessing the complex medical and mental health issues that arise for persons with intellectual disabilities, and provide a systematic way to evaluate the best approach to treatment and triage.

Systematic reviews 

Review: Understanding and Improving Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Emergency Department  (2014)

Review: Understanding and Improving Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Emergency Department

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Lusky Y, Lake JK, Durbin J, Perry A, Bullock H, Morris S, Lee JS

Lusky Y, Lake JK, Durbin J, Perry A, Bullock H, Morris S, Lee JS

The aim of this review was to provide an overview of existing research on patterns and predictors of emergency department use among persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to summarize what is known about the care received and to describe interventions to improve emergency care.

Review: Management of agitation in individuals with autism spectrum disorders in the emergency department  (2014)

Review: Management of agitation in individuals with autism spectrum disorders in the emergency department

Visit

McGonigle JJ, Venkat A, Beresford C, Campbell TP, Gabriels RL

McGonigle JJ, Venkat A, Beresford C, Campbell TP, Gabriels RL

This article describes the challenges that inidividuals with autism spectrum disorder face when receiving treatment in crisis and emergency settings.

Systematic Review: Children with autism spectrum disorder at a pediatric hospital: a systematic review of the literature  (2013)

Systematic Review: Children with autism spectrum disorder at a pediatric hospital: a systematic review of the literature

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Johnson NL, Rodriguez D

Johnson NL, Rodriguez D

This review describes the behaviors of hospitalized children with autism spectrum disorder that health care providers find challenging.

Review: Caring for the child with an autism spectrum disorder in the acute care setting  (2010)

Review: Caring for the child with an autism spectrum disorder in the acute care setting

Visit

Scarpinato N, Bradley J, Kurbjun K, Bateman X, Holtzer B, Ely B

Scarpinato N, Bradley J, Kurbjun K, Bateman X, Holtzer B, Ely B

This article explores the challenges that patients with autism spectrum disorders face when hospitalized and provides assessment strategies and plan-of-care suggestions for nursing caregivers.

Review: Caring for children and adolescents with autism who require challenging procedures  (2002)

Review: Caring for children and adolescents with autism who require challenging procedures

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Souders MC, Freeman KG, DePaul D, Levy SE

Souders MC, Freeman KG, DePaul D, Levy SE

This review developed strategies for providing nursing care for children with autism or autistic spectrum disorders that incorporated theories and knowledge from disciplines of nursing, child development, psychology, applied behavior analysis, and pain management.

Review: Understanding and Improving Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Emergency Department  (2014)

Review: Understanding and Improving Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Emergency Department

Visit

Lusky Y, Lake JK, Durbin J, Perry A, Bullock H, Morris S, Lee JS

Lusky Y, Lake JK, Durbin J, Perry A, Bullock H, Morris S, Lee JS

The aim of this review was to provide an overview of existing research on patterns and predictors of emergency department use among persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to summarize what is known about the care received and to describe interventions to improve emergency care.

Review: Management of agitation in individuals with autism spectrum disorders in the emergency department  (2014)

Review: Management of agitation in individuals with autism spectrum disorders in the emergency department

Visit

McGonigle JJ, Venkat A, Beresford C, Campbell TP, Gabriels RL

McGonigle JJ, Venkat A, Beresford C, Campbell TP, Gabriels RL

This article describes the challenges that inidividuals with autism spectrum disorder face when receiving treatment in crisis and emergency settings.

Systematic Review: Children with autism spectrum disorder at a pediatric hospital: a systematic review of the literature  (2013)

Systematic Review: Children with autism spectrum disorder at a pediatric hospital: a systematic review of the literature

Visit

Johnson NL, Rodriguez D

Johnson NL, Rodriguez D

This review describes the behaviors of hospitalized children with autism spectrum disorder that health care providers find challenging.

Review: Caring for the child with an autism spectrum disorder in the acute care setting  (2010)

Review: Caring for the child with an autism spectrum disorder in the acute care setting

Visit

Scarpinato N, Bradley J, Kurbjun K, Bateman X, Holtzer B, Ely B

Scarpinato N, Bradley J, Kurbjun K, Bateman X, Holtzer B, Ely B

This article explores the challenges that patients with autism spectrum disorders face when hospitalized and provides assessment strategies and plan-of-care suggestions for nursing caregivers.

Review: Caring for children and adolescents with autism who require challenging procedures  (2002)

Review: Caring for children and adolescents with autism who require challenging procedures

Visit

Souders MC, Freeman KG, DePaul D, Levy SE

Souders MC, Freeman KG, DePaul D, Levy SE

This review developed strategies for providing nursing care for children with autism or autistic spectrum disorders that incorporated theories and knowledge from disciplines of nursing, child development, psychology, applied behavior analysis, and pain management.

Key studies 

Key Study: Epidemiology of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits in the US Among Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder  (2016)

Key Study: Epidemiology of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits in the US Among Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Visit

Kalb LG, Vasa RA, Ballard ED, Woods S, Goldstein M, Wilcox HC

Kalb LG, Vasa RA, Ballard ED, Woods S, Goldstein M, Wilcox HC

This study aims to use nationally-representative emergency department data to characterize injury-related ED visits among youth with autism spectrum disorder.

Key Study: Parent and health care provider perspectives related to disclosure of autism spectrum disorder in pediatric emergency departments  (2016)

Key Study: Parent and health care provider perspectives related to disclosure of autism spectrum disorder in pediatric emergency departments

Visit

Muskat B, Greenblatt A, Nicholas DB, Ratnapalan S, Cohen-Silver J, Newton AS, Craig WR, Kilmer C, Zwaigenbaum L

Muskat B, Greenblatt A, Nicholas DB, Ratnapalan S, Cohen-Silver J, Newton AS,...

This qualitative study utilized a grounded theory approach and analyzed data from parents and health care providers related to autism spectrum disorder disclosure within two Canadian pediatric emergency departments.

Key Study: Toward Practice Advancement in Emergency Care for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder  (2016)

Key Study: Toward Practice Advancement in Emergency Care for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Visit

Nicholas DB, Zwaigenbaum L, Muskat B, Craig WR, Newton AS, Cohen-Silver J, Sharon RF, Greenblatt A, Kilmer C

Nicholas DB, Zwaigenbaum L, Muskat B, Craig WR, Newton AS, Cohen-Silver J, Sh...

The objective of this study was to identify stakeholder perspectives in determining clinical priorities and recommendations to guide emergency department service delivery for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Key Study: Experiences of emergency department care from the perspective of families in which a child has autism spectrum disorder  (2016)

Key Study: Experiences of emergency department care from the perspective of families in which a child has autism spectrum disorder

Visit

Nicholas DB, Zwaigenbaum L, Muskat B, Craig WR, Newton AS, Kilmer C, Greenblatt A, Roberts W, Cohen-Silver J

Nicholas DB, Zwaigenbaum L, Muskat B, Craig WR, Newton AS, Kilmer C, Greenbla...

In this study, parents and their children with autism spectrum disorder shared their perspectives on emergency department care.

Key Study: Perspectives of Health Care Providers Regarding Emergency Department Care of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder  (2016)

Key Study: Perspectives of Health Care Providers Regarding Emergency Department Care of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Visit

Zwaigenbaum L, Nicholas DB, Muskat B, Kilmer C, Newton AS, Craig WR,Ratnapalan S, Cohen-Silver J, Greenblatt A, Roberts W, Sharon R

Zwaigenbaum L, Nicholas DB, Muskat B, Kilmer C, Newton AS, Craig WR,Ratnapala...

This study aimed to characterize the perspectives of health professionals who care for children with autism spectrum disorder in the emergency department, and to determine what strategies could optimize care.

Key Study: Autism comes to the hospital: the experiences of patients with autism spectrum disorder, their parents and health-care providers at two Canadian paediatric hospitals  (2015)

Key Study: Autism comes to the hospital: the experiences of patients with autism spectrum disorder, their parents and health-care providers at two Canadian paediatric hospitals

Visit

Muskat B, Burnham Riosa P, Nicholas DB, Roberts W, Stoddart KP, Zwaigenbaum L

Muskat B, Burnham Riosa P, Nicholas DB, Roberts W, Stoddart KP, Zwaigenbaum L

The purpose of this study was to understand the hospital experiences of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder, their families and their health-care providers, in order to inform hospital-based care.

Key Study: Parent and provider perspectives on procedural care for children with autism spectrum disorders  (2014)

Key Study: Parent and provider perspectives on procedural care for children with autism spectrum disorders

Visit

Davignon MN, Friedlaender E, Cronholm PF, Paciotti B, Levy SE

Davignon MN, Friedlaender E, Cronholm PF, Paciotti B, Levy SE

The aim of this study was to identify parent and provider perspectives on barriers and facilitators to procedural care for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Key Study: Development and evaluation of educational materials for pre-hospital and emergency department personnel on the care of patients with autism spectrum disorder  (2014)

Key Study: Development and evaluation of educational materials for pre-hospital and emergency department personnel on the care of patients with autism spectrum disorder

Visit

McGonigle JJ, Migyanka JM, Glor-Scheib SJ, Cramer R, Fratangeli JJ, Hegde GG, Shang J, Venkat A

McGonigle JJ, Migyanka JM, Glor-Scheib SJ, Cramer R, Fratangeli JJ, Hegde GG,...

This study describes the development of education materials on ASD and the results of training of emergency medical services and emergency department personnel.

Key Study: Psychiatric-related emergency department visits among children with an autism spectrum disorder  (2012)

Key Study: Psychiatric-related emergency department visits among children with an autism spectrum disorder

Visit

Kalb LG, Stuart EA, Freedman B, Zablotsky B, Vasa R

Kalb LG, Stuart EA, Freedman B, Zablotsky B, Vasa R

This study aimed to examine the prevalence and characteristics of psychiatry-related emergency department visits among children with autism spectrum disorder, including the specific reason for visit, as well as the influence of insurance type.

Key Study: Injury treatment among children with autism or pervasive developmental disorder  (2008)

Key Study: Injury treatment among children with autism or pervasive developmental disorder

Visit

McDermott S, Zhou L, Mann J

McDermott S, Zhou L, Mann J

This study examined the difference in the frequency and type of injury for children with autism and pervasive developmental disorder compared with typically developing peers.

Key Study: Epidemiology of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits in the US Among Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder  (2016)

Key Study: Epidemiology of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits in the US Among Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Visit

Kalb LG, Vasa RA, Ballard ED, Woods S, Goldstein M, Wilcox HC

Kalb LG, Vasa RA, Ballard ED, Woods S, Goldstein M, Wilcox HC

This study aims to use nationally-representative emergency department data to characterize injury-related ED visits among youth with autism spectrum disorder.

Key Study: Parent and health care provider perspectives related to disclosure of autism spectrum disorder in pediatric emergency departments  (2016)

Key Study: Parent and health care provider perspectives related to disclosure of autism spectrum disorder in pediatric emergency departments

Visit

Muskat B, Greenblatt A, Nicholas DB, Ratnapalan S, Cohen-Silver J, Newton AS, Craig WR, Kilmer C, Zwaigenbaum L

Muskat B, Greenblatt A, Nicholas DB, Ratnapalan S, Cohen-Silver J, Newton AS,...

This qualitative study utilized a grounded theory approach and analyzed data from parents and health care providers related to autism spectrum disorder disclosure within two Canadian pediatric emergency departments.

Key Study: Toward Practice Advancement in Emergency Care for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder  (2016)

Key Study: Toward Practice Advancement in Emergency Care for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Visit

Nicholas DB, Zwaigenbaum L, Muskat B, Craig WR, Newton AS, Cohen-Silver J, Sharon RF, Greenblatt A, Kilmer C

Nicholas DB, Zwaigenbaum L, Muskat B, Craig WR, Newton AS, Cohen-Silver J, Sh...

The objective of this study was to identify stakeholder perspectives in determining clinical priorities and recommendations to guide emergency department service delivery for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Key Study: Experiences of emergency department care from the perspective of families in which a child has autism spectrum disorder  (2016)

Key Study: Experiences of emergency department care from the perspective of families in which a child has autism spectrum disorder

Visit

Nicholas DB, Zwaigenbaum L, Muskat B, Craig WR, Newton AS, Kilmer C, Greenblatt A, Roberts W, Cohen-Silver J

Nicholas DB, Zwaigenbaum L, Muskat B, Craig WR, Newton AS, Kilmer C, Greenbla...

In this study, parents and their children with autism spectrum disorder shared their perspectives on emergency department care.

Key Study: Perspectives of Health Care Providers Regarding Emergency Department Care of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder  (2016)

Key Study: Perspectives of Health Care Providers Regarding Emergency Department Care of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Visit

Zwaigenbaum L, Nicholas DB, Muskat B, Kilmer C, Newton AS, Craig WR,Ratnapalan S, Cohen-Silver J, Greenblatt A, Roberts W, Sharon R

Zwaigenbaum L, Nicholas DB, Muskat B, Kilmer C, Newton AS, Craig WR,Ratnapala...

This study aimed to characterize the perspectives of health professionals who care for children with autism spectrum disorder in the emergency department, and to determine what strategies could optimize care.

Key Study: Autism comes to the hospital: the experiences of patients with autism spectrum disorder, their parents and health-care providers at two Canadian paediatric hospitals  (2015)

Key Study: Autism comes to the hospital: the experiences of patients with autism spectrum disorder, their parents and health-care providers at two Canadian paediatric hospitals

Visit

Muskat B, Burnham Riosa P, Nicholas DB, Roberts W, Stoddart KP, Zwaigenbaum L

Muskat B, Burnham Riosa P, Nicholas DB, Roberts W, Stoddart KP, Zwaigenbaum L

The purpose of this study was to understand the hospital experiences of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder, their families and their health-care providers, in order to inform hospital-based care.

Key Study: Parent and provider perspectives on procedural care for children with autism spectrum disorders  (2014)

Key Study: Parent and provider perspectives on procedural care for children with autism spectrum disorders

Visit

Davignon MN, Friedlaender E, Cronholm PF, Paciotti B, Levy SE

Davignon MN, Friedlaender E, Cronholm PF, Paciotti B, Levy SE

The aim of this study was to identify parent and provider perspectives on barriers and facilitators to procedural care for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Key Study: Development and evaluation of educational materials for pre-hospital and emergency department personnel on the care of patients with autism spectrum disorder  (2014)

Key Study: Development and evaluation of educational materials for pre-hospital and emergency department personnel on the care of patients with autism spectrum disorder

Visit

McGonigle JJ, Migyanka JM, Glor-Scheib SJ, Cramer R, Fratangeli JJ, Hegde GG, Shang J, Venkat A

McGonigle JJ, Migyanka JM, Glor-Scheib SJ, Cramer R, Fratangeli JJ, Hegde GG,...

This study describes the development of education materials on ASD and the results of training of emergency medical services and emergency department personnel.

Key Study: Psychiatric-related emergency department visits among children with an autism spectrum disorder  (2012)

Key Study: Psychiatric-related emergency department visits among children with an autism spectrum disorder

Visit

Kalb LG, Stuart EA, Freedman B, Zablotsky B, Vasa R

Kalb LG, Stuart EA, Freedman B, Zablotsky B, Vasa R

This study aimed to examine the prevalence and characteristics of psychiatry-related emergency department visits among children with autism spectrum disorder, including the specific reason for visit, as well as the influence of insurance type.

Key Study: Injury treatment among children with autism or pervasive developmental disorder  (2008)

Key Study: Injury treatment among children with autism or pervasive developmental disorder

Visit

McDermott S, Zhou L, Mann J

McDermott S, Zhou L, Mann J

This study examined the difference in the frequency and type of injury for children with autism and pervasive developmental disorder compared with typically developing peers.