EMS Timely Tips: Autism Spectrum Disorders

EMS Timely Tips: Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Document Type

Podcast

Hosts

Melanie Cole

Featured Speaker

Jo-Ann Youngblood, PhD and Mary Anne Hammond

Length of Episode

15:54

Description

Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities in the United States, affecting approximately 1 in 54 births. For the safety of emergency medical providers and patients with developmental disabilities, it is important to understand what Autism is and how to care for pediatric patients diagnosed with it. In this segment, Children’s Mercy specialists will discuss common misconceptions about Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as share insight from a memorable EMS encounter involving a child with Autism.

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Publication Date

3-8-2021

Disciplines

Pediatrics

EMS Timely Tips: Autism Spectrum Disorders

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