Adult autism clinic

As children with autism mature into young adults, pediatricians are no longer appropriate as their primary care physicians.
Given that the prevalence of autism has increased 10-fold during the past decade, the number of children with autism who will become adults over the next few years is huge.
Mount Sinai’s adult autism clinic addresses the need for continued medical care by physicians who understand autism and can help adults on the spectrum transition for pediatrics to other forms of health care.
Key elements of the Mount Sinai Adult Autism Clinic dedicated by the Makarov Foundation include:
- quiet environment
- sensory-friendly waiting area
- Access to a “Social Story” prior to the appointment to help patients understand what to expect in their visit.
- Primary and specialty medical care
- Diagnostic services and
- Care management and support services for patients and their families and/or caretakers

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