Journal
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Volume 49, Issue 8, Pages 3387-3400Publisher
SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-019-04049-2
Keywords
Autism; Adult; Healthcare access; Physical health; Barriers; Sensory sensitivities
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- Inge Wakehurst Foundation
- UK autism research charity Autistica
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Autistic people are more likely to: be diagnosed with a range of physical health conditions (i.e. cardio-vascular disease); experience premature mortality (for most disease categories); and experience barriers to effectively accessing healthcare. This systematic review sought to identify studies that report on barriers and facilitators to physical healthcare access for autistic people. A total of 3111 records were screened and six studies were included: two quantitative, two qualitative, and two mixed-methodology studies. Patient-provider communication, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning/planning issues emerged as important barriers to healthcare. Recommendations for clinicians and those planning services are discussed.
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