WHAT WORKS & WHAT'S NEXT: Transforming Hospital Services for Patients with Autism

Hospitals nationwide are grappling with how to deliver effective, compassionate care to autistic patients, particularly during behavioral crises. A recent webinar brought together experts in clinical care, technology and applied behavior analysis (ABA) to discuss: * Challenges to effective care in hospitals: Understanding inefficiencies, along with trauma and inequities for autistic patients, including frequent hospitalizations, delayed discharges and crisis-based interventions. * ABA best practices for hospital settings: What is working and emerging, plus strategies for adapting ABA approaches to support hospital and post-discharge care. * Technology applications for autism care: Practical tools and telehealth solutions in hospitals that support functional behavior assessments, staff coordination and post-discharge planning. * Opportunities for hospital adaptation and innovation: How hospitals can implement sustainable, scalable and patient-centered approaches to improve care before, during and after hospitalization.