Autism in context 2: Assessment, intervention and services in Australia. (14th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Williams, Katrina; Woolfenden, Susan; Roberts, Jacqueline; Rodger, Sylvia; Bartak, Lawrence; Prior, Margot
• Is Part Of: Journal of paediatrics and child health. Volume 50:Number 5(2014:May)
• Page Start: 341
• Page End: 346
• Publication Date: 2014-01-14
• Subjects: Children -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1111/jpc.12456
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1034-4810

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Continuing from part 1, part 2 of the autism spectrum disorders review explores clinical practice and service delivery aspects of autism spectrum disorders including current assessment approaches in Australia, family‐centred models of care, and key service structure and delivery issues. Treatments including behavioural interventions, established and emergent medication, and complementary and alternative therapies are discussed. The key role of paediatricians as both individual child and family care providers and advocates, as well as agents of service reform in Australia, is evident. Much still needs to be done.</p> </abstract>