Autistic Spectrum Disorder: supporting people in primary care
Steve Hardy Training and consultancy manager, Estia Centre, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Geraldine Holt Consultant psychiatrist, Estia Centre, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Steve Hardy and Geraldine Holt say primary health care professionals need to understand the needs of people with ASDs and describes some guiding principles for care in the community
Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) describes a set of neurodevelopmental disorders which affect people’s communication and the way they interact with the world.
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