Implementation outcomes from a pilot of "Access to Tailored Autism Integrated Care" for children with autism and mental health needs.

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Children with autism frequently experience co-occurring mental health needs. The "Access to Tailored Autism Integrated Care (ATTAIN)" model was co-created with caregivers, pediatric providers, and health care leaders to identify mental health needs and link to mental health care for autistic children. This article describes outcomes from a pilot study of Access to Tailored Autism Integrated Care with 36 pediatric primary care providers from seven clinics within three healthcare systems. Providers participated in an initial Access to Tailored Autism Integrated Care training and received ongoing online support over 4 months with autistic patients ages 4-16 years old. Survey and interview assessments measured provider perceptions of feasibility, acceptability, and intenti

SUBMITTER: Stadnick NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9325918 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature