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Autism in context 2: Assessment, intervention and services in A ustralia
Author(s) -
Williams Katrina,
Woolfenden Susan,
Roberts Jacqueline,
Rodger Sylvia,
Bartak Lawrence,
Prior Margot
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/jpc.12456
Subject(s) - autism , medicine , psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , context (archaeology) , service delivery framework , service provider , service (business) , psychiatry , nursing , paleontology , economy , economics , biology
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 A ustralia, 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 A ustralia, is evident. Much still needs to be done.