Primary Care for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Nicolaidis, C., Kripke, C., & Raymaker, D. M. (2014). Primary Care for Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Medical Clinics of North America, 98(5), 1169-1191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2014.06.011

Publication date: 16 Aug 2014 Added to AutiHub: 6 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English

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Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by differences in social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Skills and challenges can change depending on environmental stimuli, supports, and stressors. Quality of life can be improved by the use of accommodations, assistive technologies, therapies to improve adaptive function or communication, caregiver training, acceptance, access, and inclusion. This article focuses on the identification of ASD in adults, referrals for services, the recognition of associated conditions, strategies and accommodations to facilitate effective primary care services, and ethical issues related to caring for autistic adults.

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