Topics About 'Autism'.

EMS Report EMS brings the patient into the assigned room and transfers her to the bed via sheet drag. "This is Kayleigh; she's 11 years old and coming from home today. Parents report she has been 'acting strange' for a few days now, quieter ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is defined as a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect a person's ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism affects more children now than ever b...

With increased rates of children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is ever so important that nurses are increasing their awareness and education about the disorder.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 68 children...

"Good morning and congratulations on the new baby." The new parents look up at me with a beaming smile and a nod of the head. "I have a few things to go over with you and a consent form to sign for his hepatitis B shot." Their proud smiles quickly tu...

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been recently diagnosed as being autistic (the old moniker would have been Aspergers). I have been on the same unit for 10 years. Recently, there have been issues where my behavior has come into question and it is related...

Plans for my 28 year old daughter's "routine" dental visit begin two months ahead of time. I make the appointment and schedule time off from work. Then, I call her psychiatrist to request medication for the appointment. Anxiety starts to permeate our...

My daughter, Lauren, is a member of the group of young adults who grew up on the evolving autism spectrum. For Lauren, a clear diagnosis eluded all of the professionals for many years. Over time, the spectrum expanded and Lauren landed as an "artist ...