Experience of transfer from child to adult mental health services of young people with autism spectrum disorder.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Transition from child-centred to adult mental health services has been reported as challenging for young people. It can be especially difficult for young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they manage the challenges of adolescence and navigate leaving child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). AIMS:This study examines the predictors of transfer to adult mental health services, and using a qualitative analysis, explores the young people's experiences of transition. METHOD:A UK sample of 118 young people aged 14-21 years, with ASD and additional mental health problems, recruited from four National Health Service trusts were followed up every 12 months over 3 years, as they were discharged from CAMHS. Measures of mental health and rich additional contextual inf

SUBMITTER: Merrick H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7345668 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature