Children with autism exhibit a higher general and anxietʏ, due to altered sensory sensibilities.
Autism or autistic disorder is a severe developmental disability that is characterised by an
impairment in mutual social interactions, communication skills, and repetitive patterns of
behaviours. They can also show an increased sensitivity to sounds, light, odours, and colours.
The attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was the most common disorder associated
with the autistic group (71%) and the epilepsy with the control group (52%) (P < 0.089)
It's important for the clinicians to know how to manage these affecting patıents in developmental
age, ensuring an adequate and minimally invasive management using a prompt approach, when possible.
So, a good communication can help to establish trust and build needed cooperation throughout the
visit and treatment. All patıents in developmental age, especially with health disorders, need
experienced doctors who know how to face promptly tr4uma under general anaesthesia, if possible.
Moreover, a parent-reported questionnaire method would also help overcome this deficiency, provided
that the parents remember all past tr4uma events of their children.
Respondents often cited conflict between understanding the additional needs for successful treatment
of autistic patıents and a lack of resources to implement support strategies. Despite this, some were
positive about making the necessary modifications to support autistic patıents. Professionals should
adapt their practises to meet the needs of their autistic patıents.
Autism is a developmental condition associated with social communication difficulties, and the presence
of rigid, repetitive behaviours and atypical sensory sensitivities. As such, the nature of procedures
and the treatment environment may prove a particularly challenging area for individuals on the autistic
spectrum. In particular, sensory atypicalities may pose a barrier to treatment. Many autistic individuals
are hypersensitive to a multitude of stimuli such as bright lights, noise and touch. Further autism-specific
challenges include communication difficulties between practitioner and patient, which has been reported to be
a key element in failed or unpleasant visits for autistic adults. Given the bidirectional nature of
communication, the practitioner clearly plays a crucial role in overcoming this area of challenge. Autistic
people have reported significant difficulties in accessing adequate care.
Five main themes emerged from these responses: (1) understanding individual needs, (2) the key role
of communication, (3) the value of autism specific techniques; (4) a conflict between needs and resources
and (5) positive and rewarding work. To ensure successful treatment, the individual needs of each patient
needs to be taken into consideration, as it affects each client differently.
Given the variability in needs and preferences of autistic people, an overreliance on personal experiences may
lead to professionals offering 'one-size-fits-all' accommodations, consequently producing more discomfort
for the patıents. It was encouraging, however, to see a number of respondents in the current study flag up an
understanding of this individuality, and the need for a tailored approach. Indeed, a considerable number of
respondents reported not being aware of any techniques available to reduce possible discomfort in autistic
patıents. Autism (congenital or acquired) and symptoms are not a chøice.