Parents are increasingly becoming more aware of ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. ASD symptoms can range from gifted to severely challenged (CDC). With ASD rates rising, it has become necessary for nurses in acute care setting to get a better understanding of ASD patients. In this article, Caring For The Child With An Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Acute Care Setting, by Nina Scarpinato, et all, the author discusses what ADS is and ways nurses can help ADS children cope in an acute care setting. ASD is a developmental disorder that is diagnosed in separate categorizes. A child can be diagnosed with autistic disorder,
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One way is by creating an efficient care plan that fits the child’s unique needs. To create an efficient care plan the nurse must first determine what strategies work best for the patient(Scarpinato). Then the nurse must complete an accurate assessment of the patients abilities. Utilizing both of these, the nurse will be able to help the patient feel more safe and comfortable. Another way a nurse can help an ASD child cope in an acute care setting is by proper communication. Children with ASD can suffer from a variety of communication impairments. Some are able to communicate effectively, while others have little to no communications skills at all. ASD children can also have trouble understanding non-verbal cues. A nurse can use pictures, sign language, word processing, texting, and modeling to better communicate with an ASD child (Scarpinato). Screening for ASD in children is becoming more prominent in todays society. With an increasing amount of ASD children going into acute care hospitals, nurses must be able to help them cope in this new environment. To help ASD children cope in an acute care setting, nurses have to understand what ASD is. They must be able to create an efficient care plan for each child’s specific needs as well. Nurses also have to be able to develop a communication
One way is by creating an efficient care plan that fits the child’s unique needs. To create an efficient care plan the nurse must first determine what strategies work best for the patient(Scarpinato). Then the nurse must complete an accurate assessment of the patients abilities. Utilizing both of these, the nurse will be able to help the patient feel more safe and comfortable. Another way a nurse can help an ASD child cope in an acute care setting is by proper communication. Children with ASD can suffer from a variety of communication impairments. Some are able to communicate effectively, while others have little to no communications skills at all. ASD children can also have trouble understanding non-verbal cues. A nurse can use pictures, sign language, word processing, texting, and modeling to better communicate with an ASD child (Scarpinato). Screening for ASD in children is becoming more prominent in todays society. With an increasing amount of ASD children going into acute care hospitals, nurses must be able to help them cope in this new environment. To help ASD children cope in an acute care setting, nurses have to understand what ASD is. They must be able to create an efficient care plan for each child’s specific needs as well. Nurses also have to be able to develop a communication