title: Nurses Identify Education and Communication Among Professionals as Essential in Serving ASD Children.
abstract: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a broad term encompassing a group of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Children with ASD present behavioral, communication, and social behaviors. One in 68 individuals is diagnosed with autism. With ASD prevalence continuing to rise, it makes sense for school nurses to identify areas that may be helpful in serving this population. This school nurse focus group study shared specific areas that would benefit school nurses when working with children with autism. Two glaring trends surfaced from the focus group--continuing education needs and communication among all school professionals (i.e., teachers, special education services).
authors: Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
authors: Constance E
authors: CE
authors: McIntosh
authors: Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Ball State University, Brownsburg, IN.
authors: Cynthia M
authors: CM
authors: Thomas
authors: Graduate Assistant, School of Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
authors: Chloe K
authors: CK
authors: Brattain
mesh_terms: D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000451:nursing*; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D012572:School Health Services; D012573:School Nursing; D014481:United States
keywords: autism spectrum disorder; collaboration; continuing education; focus group; professional issues; research; school nurse management; special needs