Enhancing Diagnostic Follow-up and Care Coordination for Children with Autism in a Busy Resident Continuity Clinic: Leveraging the Electronic Health Record.

Purpose: A high-quality primary care clinic should provide clear action points and important care coordination for a child receiving a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Unfortunately, a substantial proportion of caregivers report little-to-no post-diagnosis support from their home clinics and primary care providers often report lack of training and resources in providing these supports.

Methods: We implemented an intervention package to investigate the impact on the frequency and quality of follow-up care for children with ASD in a busy, high-volume resident continuity clinic.

Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Investigators from the Soroka University Medical Centre, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Tikun Olam Ltd. in Israel studied the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis treatment on 188 patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for six months.