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. 2015 Apr;45(4):1096-102.
doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2251-2.

Brief report: Emergency department utilization by individuals with autism

Dorothea A Iannuzzi  1 , Erika R Cheng, Sarabeth Broder-Fingert, Margaret L Bauman
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Brief report: Emergency department utilization by individuals with autism

Dorothea A Iannuzzi et al. J Autism Dev Disord. 2015 Apr.

Abstract

To identify medical problems most commonly presenting to emergency departments among individuals with autism as compared to non-autistic persons across age groups. Data was obtained from the 2010 National Emergency Department database and was analyzed by age categories: 3-5, 6-11, 12-15, 16-18 and 19 years and older. Epilepsy emerged as the leading presenting diagnosis among those with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ages 16-19 years and 19 over. Psychiatric conditions were primary among ASD individuals aged 12-15 years, accounting for more than 11% of all visits. In this sample, age-related differences were noted in medical diagnoses among autistic individuals as compared to non-autistic persons.

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