NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Hart, Laura C.; Saha, Heather; Lawrence, Stephanie; Friedman, Susan; Irwin, Polly; Hanks, Christopher – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Current primary care models are inadequate for adults on the autism spectrum. The Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST) clinic was developed in 2014 using feedback from parents of adults on the autism spectrum and patient-centered medical home principles. We evaluated the reach of CAST's services. As of January 2021, 858 patients were…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parents, Patients
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Hand, Brittany N.; Coury, Daniel L.; White, Susan; Darragh, Amy R.; Moffatt-Bruce, Susan; Harris, Lauren; Longo, Anne; Garvin, Jennifer H. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
While the medical home has proven effective at improving continuity of care among other populations, there is a paucity of literature testing the effectiveness of medical homes in serving the healthcare needs of autistic adults. We conducted a retrospective cohort study to compare the continuity of care of autistic adult patients at a specialized…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Access to Health Care, Health Services
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Honigfeld, Lisa; Chandhok, Laura; Spiegelman, Kenneth – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
Use of formal developmental screening tools in the pediatric medical home improves early identification of children with developmental delays and disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorders. A pilot study evaluated the impact of an academic detailing module in which trainers visited 43 pediatric primary care practices to provide education about…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Disability Identification, Developmental Delays, Pediatrics