Psychosocial Supports for the Physical and Mental Health of Youth with Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: One in six youth has a neurodevelopmental disability (NDD), and autism diagnostic rates continue to rise. Before and after a diagnosis, families need trusted sources of guidance to navigate co-occurring medical and psychological conditions, and to manage unique stressors including transition to adulthood. However, medical professionals from all specialty areas struggle to identify resources to support the complex psychosocial and healthcare needs of these patients and their families. This primer on psychosocial supports for youth with autism will explore the major mental and physical health stressors faced by affected youth and families, and discuss opportunities for primary care and other providers to provide resources and empower their patients. Through awareness of key challenges and resources, non-specialist providers can integrate autism-specific supports into their regular practice. These same approaches will also allow providers to offer more holistic care for the broader NDD patient community as well.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Melissa Campbell, Elizabeth Hastings, Paige McArdle, Daren Olsen, Kate Benton, Cy Nadler
Institutions: Children's Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri–Kansas City
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4413102152