title: Care of children with autism spectrum disorder.
abstract: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is both common and complicated. Many children with ASD are not identified until school age. The primary care physician (PCP) plays a vital role in recognizing the symptoms of ASD and in making referrals for definitive diagnosis. Most children with ASD also have co-occurring learning, medical, and/or mental health problems that require collaboration across the educational, medical, and mental health systems. This article reviews the symptoms of ASD, screening tools for school-aged children suspected of having ASD, and the PCP's role in identifying ASD and managing co-occurring conditions in the primary care medical home.
authors: Center for Child Health and Development, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd. MS 4003, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. Electronic address: kellerbeck@kumc.edu.
authors: Kathryn
authors: K
authors: Ellerbeck
authors: Center for Child Health and Development, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd. MS 4003, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
authors: Catherine
authors: C
authors: Smith
authors: Center for Child Health and Development, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd. MS 4003, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
authors: Andrea
authors: A
authors: Courtemanche
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010819:Physician's Role; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012017:Referral and Consultation
keywords: Autism spectrum disorder; Co-occurring conditions; Medical home; Physician’s role