Assistant Professor University of Maryland School of Medicine Columbia, Maryland
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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Rachel Wiltjer, DO: No financial relationships to disclose
Patients with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences frequently struggle in the ED setting, creating challenges in achieving optimal care and comfort. This can create frustration for patients, physicians, and staff alike. This session will assess the challenges that can occur and provide actionable solutions. Learn tips and tricks using resources already available in your ED to smooth these visits and make them less painful for both the patient and yourself.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize challenges patients with neurodevelopmental disorders may face in the typical ED setting
Strategize how to enact accommodations within the limitations of a busy ED
Construct a framework for how to approach patient encounters with patients with neurodevelopmental differences
