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. 2017 Apr 13;26(7):420-425.
doi: 10.12968/bjon.2017.26.7.420.

Meeting the healthcare needs of adults on the autism spectrum

Christopher Barber  1
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Meeting the healthcare needs of adults on the autism spectrum

Christopher Barber. Br J Nurs. .

Abstract

People with Asperger's syndrome/high functioning autism (AS/HFA) are just as likely to experience the full range of health conditions and needs as 'neurotypicals', people who do not have AS/HFA. However, many people with AS/HFA fall between the cracks of health service design and provision as they do not receive support from learning disabilities or mental health services. This article highlights the need for a comprehensive review of healthcare provision, led by people on the autism spectrum.

Keywords: Asperger's syndrome; Autism spectrum conditions/disorders; Healthcare assessment; Healthcare provision.

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