title: Improving access to health and social care for people with autism.
abstract: This article explores ways in which practitioners can enable better access to a range of health and social care services for children and adults with autism and Asperger syndrome. Practical strategies to improve communication and reduce anxiety in patients with autism are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Professional and Organisation Development, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Sheffield Hallam University. j.aylott@shu.ac.uk
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Aylott
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D020817:Asperger Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D003144:Communication Barriers; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007092:Imagination; D008297:Male; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D011287:Prejudice; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012919:Social Behavior; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration; D012951:Socialization; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration