Involuntary Hospitalization of Autistic Adolescents: Intersectional Risks and Multiplicative Harm

Wilkenfeld, D. A., Houtrow, A. J., Wilkenfeld, R., & Levin‐Decanini, T. (2026). Involuntary Hospitalization of Autistic Adolescents: Intersectional Risks and Multiplicative Harm. The American Journal of Bioethics, 26(5), 66-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/15265161.2026.2645586

Publication date: 29 Apr 2026 Added to AutiHub: 7 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English

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In their target article, Hrycko and Sinderbrand persuasively argue that while inpatient hospitalization of autistic adolescents might provide temporary help for acute co-occurring symptoms, it appa...

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