Autism Spectrum/Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
Autism spectrum disorder is a complex disorder that is becoming more prevalent. Because of this increased prevalence, primary care providers must become more knowledgeable about the disorder so they can provide appropriate screening, evaluation, and treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team and to serve patients and families within the medical home.
Department of Family Medicine, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 305 West Jackson Street, Suite 200, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA. Electronic address: ayoch69@gmail.com.
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D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010808:Physical Examination; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000458:organization & administration; D011584:Psychology / Q000458:organization & administration; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration
Autism spectrum disorder; Autism spectrum disorder management; Autism spectrum disorder–specific screening; Comprehensive examination; Primary care physician role