Authors

  1. Doherty, Dennis P. PhD, RN, NPD-BC
  2. Coffey, Kristin MS, CCLS
  3. Weissman, Laura MD
  4. Dwyer, Patricia A. PhD, RN

Abstract

Patients with autism spectrum disorder present with an extensive range of communication and social skills that require healthcare workers to have a comprehensive understanding of best practices for providing holistic care. This article presents the planning, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of a professional development program aimed at providing interprofessional staff with strategies and resources to use when caring for patients with autism spectrum disorder.