Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Pediatric Hospital: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Authors

Norah L. Johnson, Marquette UniversityFollow
Dana Rodriguez, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

11 p.

Publication Date

6-2013

Publisher

Anthony J. Janetti Inc.

Source Publication

Pediatric Nursing

Source ISSN

0097-9805

Abstract

This review of literature describes the behaviors of hospitalized children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that health care providers find challenging. It also identifies strategies used to address these challenging behaviors. The systematic review of literature identified 34 articles from databases on health care of challenging behaviors of children with ASD. The review identified four categories of challenging behaviors (non-compliance, hyperactivity, sensory defensiveness, self-injury) and several strategies for reducing these behaviors. Partnering with parents to develop strategies is important for children with ASD to deliver timely and safe care.

Comments

Published version. Pediatric Nursing, Vol. 39, No. 3 (June 2013): 131-141. Publisher Link. © 2013 Anthony J. Janetti Inc. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Norah L. and Rodriguez, Dana, "Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Pediatric Hospital: A Systematic Review of the Literature" (2013). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 282.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/282