Medical Care in Autism and Related Conditions

Abstract

AbstractBy its very nature autism poses significant challenges for provision of health care. These arise from the individual with autism, from a complex and often fragmented health care system, and from a lack of information on the part of health care providers. For persons with autism, the long‐term goal is to help the individual participate as much as possible in the process of getting good health care and leading a healthy lifestyle. To this end there is an emphasis on preventive care, use of the medical home model, and attention to medical problems more frequently associated with autism.