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Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Pediatric Hospital: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Pediatric Nursing
  • Norah L. Johnson, Marquette University
  • Dana Rodriguez, Marquette University
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
11 p.
Publication Date
6-1-2013
Publisher
Anthony J. Janetti Inc.
Abstract

This review of literature describes the behaviors of hospitalized children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that health care providers find challenging. It also identifies strategies used to address these challenging behaviors. The systematic review of literature identified 34 articles from databases on health care of challenging behaviors of children with ASD. The review identified four categories of challenging behaviors (non-compliance, hyperactivity, sensory defensiveness, self-injury) and several strategies for reducing these behaviors. Partnering with parents to develop strategies is important for children with ASD to deliver timely and safe care.

Comments

Published version. Pediatric Nursing, Vol. 39, No. 3 (June 2013): 131-141. Publisher Link. © 2013 Anthony J. Janetti Inc. Used with permission.

Citation Information
Norah L. Johnson and Dana Rodriguez. "Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Pediatric Hospital: A Systematic Review of the Literature" Pediatric Nursing (2013) ISSN: 0097-9805
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/norah_johnson/10/