Barber Christopher
Visiting Lecturer, Birmingham City University.
Br J Nurs. 2017 Apr 13;26(7):420-425. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2017.26.7.420.
People with Asperger's syndrome/high functioning autism (AS/HFA) are just as likely to experience the full range of health conditions and needs as 'neurotypicals', people who do not have AS/HFA. However, many people with AS/HFA fall between the cracks of health service design and provision as they do not receive support from learning disabilities or mental health services. This article highlights the need for a comprehensive review of healthcare provision, led by people on the autism spectrum.
患有阿斯伯格综合征/高功能自闭症（AS/HFA）的人与没有AS/HFA的“神经典型”人群一样，有可能经历各种健康状况并有着各种健康需求。然而，许多患有AS/HFA的人在医疗服务设计与提供的缝隙中掉队，因为他们没有得到学习障碍或心理健康服务的支持。本文强调了由自闭症谱系人群主导对医疗保健服务进行全面审查的必要性。
