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Vol. 21 No. 2 (2025)
https://doi.org/10.4081/ecj.2025.13366
Challenges in managing children with autism spectrum disorder in emergency and hospital settings: strategies for effective care
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Received: 10 November 2024
Accepted: 27 February 2025
Published: 21 March 2025
Accepted: 27 February 2025
Published: 21 March 2025
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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face unique challenges when receiving emergency and inpatient care, including sensory sensitivities, communication barriers, and anxiety-inducing changes in routine. In Saudi Arabia, these challenges are compounded by factors such as limited public awareness, delayed diagnoses, and limited resources. This review explores the prevalence of ASD in Saudi Arabia, the primary obstacles to effective healthcare, and strategies for improving emergency care and hospitalization experiences for children with ASD. The article highlights the importance of individualized care plans, sensory adaptations, and culturally informed staff training to support ASD patients and their families in emergency and hospital settings.
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Challenges in managing children with autism spectrum disorder in emergency and hospital settings: strategies for effective care. (2025). Emergency Care Journal, 21(2). https://doi.org/10.4081/ecj.2025.13366
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