Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disease whose prevalence has increased over time. Individuals with ASD have many health-related issues besides their primary symptoms that should be addressed by professionals, including having a higher rate of comorbid diseases. Also, their intellectual and social challenges present an additional set of problems that healthcare providers should aim to resolve. However, there seems to be a gap in healthcare knowledge and access between professionals and patients with ASD, respectively. The goal of this review is to examine the literature to see how the healthcare system is improving so that they can better accommodate the needs of people with special needs, specifically ASD. After review, the consensus is that there needs to be more training so that providers are more confident and knowledgeable in supporting these individuals with ASD through their lives. The overall intention is to bridge this gap that exists between the healthcare system and the patients with ASD who are trying to access it.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/48280 |
| Date | 29 February 2024 |
| Creators | Khan, Nikita |
| Contributors | Franzblau, Carl, Offner, Gwynneth D. |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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