Publications by authors named "E A Sartin"
Licensure is an option for some autistic adolescents and families that increases mobility by enabling independent travel to employment, school, and social activities. The objective of this study was to identify current strategies used by healthcare providers (HCPs) in their guidance to autistic adolescents and families on the transition to independent driving. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 HCPs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCharacterizing caregiver attitudes to optimize pediatric vehicular heatstroke campaigns.
Traffic Inj Prev
November 2024
Objective: Since 1998; approximately 1,000 US children have died due to pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH; i.e., children overheating in vehicles).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Prior work has found incongruencies in injury information reported by crash and hospital records. However, no work has focused on child passengers. The objective of this study was to compare crash scene and hospital-reported injury information for crash-involved child passengers.
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- * It highlights healthcare providers' experiences in guiding these families through the process of pursuing driving licensure and the challenges they encounter in providing adequate support.
- * Key findings suggest that understanding the adolescents' perspectives, preparing caregivers for driving discussions, and facilitating agreements between families are crucial roles for healthcare providers, emphasizing the need for improved communication to better support autistic adolescents' independence.
Article Synopsis
- Autistic individuals who drive independently feel more connected to social and job opportunities, but there's a lack of information about driving resources tailored for them and their families.
- A study involving 33 caregivers revealed that while some useful resources exist, they are often hard to find, expensive, or limited in scope, especially regarding mental health support.
- The findings indicate a significant need for the autism community to improve and expand access to driving-related resources to better support autistic adolescents and their families.