Tips for providing care to patients with autism
How to draw blood from a patient with autism
The Ohio State University Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST) provides tips for medical professionals on how to draw blood when providing care for patients with autism at CAST.
How to test blood pressure in a patient with autism
The Ohio State University Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST) provides tips for medical professionals on how to measure blood pressure when providing care for patients with autism at CAST.
How to perform an EKG in a patient with autism
The Ohio State University Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST) provides tips for medical professionals on how to perform an electrocardiogram (EKG) when providing care for patients with autism at CAST.
How to give an injection or immunization to a patient with autism
The Ohio State University Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST) provides tips for medical professionals on how to give an injection or immunization when providing care for patients with autism.Publications
Hart L., Sirrianni J., Rust S., Hanks C., Predicting Timely Transfer to adult Care in a Cohort of Autistic Adolescents and Young adults. PLOS ONE, accepted for publication on July 31, 2023.
Harris L., Gilmore D., Darragh A., Hanks C., Coury D., Moffatt-Bruce S., Garvin J., Hand B. "It was surprisingly equivalent to the appointment I had in person”: Advantages and disadvantages of synchronous telehealth for delivering primary care for autistic adults. Autism 2022;26(6):1573-1580.
Alain, G., Gilmore D., Krantz M., Hanks C., Coury D., Moffatt-Bruce S., Garvin J., Hand B. Expenditures and Healthcare Utilization of Patients Receiving Care at a Specialized Primary Care Clinic Designed with and for Autistic Adults. J Gen Int Med 2022;37(10):2413-2419.
Hart L., Saha H., Lawrence S., Friedman S., Irwin P., Hanks C. Implementation and evolution of a primary care-based program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. J Autism Dev Disord 2022;52(7):2924-2933.
Hand B., Gilmore D., Harris L., Darragh A., Hanks C., Coury D., Moffatt-Bruce S., Garvin J. “They looked at me as a person, not just a diagnosis”: A qualitative study of patient and caregiver satisfaction with a specialized primary care clinic for autistic adults. Autism in Adulthood 2021;3(4):347-355.
Hand B., Gilmore D., Coury D., Darragh A., Moffatt-Bruce S., Hanks C., Garvin J. Effects of a specialized primary care facility on preventative service use among autistic adults: A retrospective study. J Gen Int Med 2021 Jun;36(6):1682-1688.
Barnette D., Hanks C., Li W., Porter K. Patient-level medication regimen complexity in an adolescent and adult population with autism spectrum disorders. Pharmacotherapy 2019;39(6):636-644.
Nathawad R., Hanks C. Optimizing the Office Visit for Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care 2017;47: 182-189.
Bose-Brill S., Xing J., Barnette D., Hanks C. Pharmacogenomic testing: aiding in the management of psychotropic therapy for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine 2017; 10: 247-252.
Saqr Y., Braun E., Porter K., Barnette D., Hanks C. Addressing Medical Needs of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Primary Care Setting. Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice. 2018 Jan; 22(1):51-61.Hanks C, Cooley WC. Integrating Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder into Your Practice: Tips for Adult Health Care Clinicians. Published online August 2019.