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6 Things an OB/GYN Needs to Know When Taking Care of a Patient on the Autism Spectrum

September 26, 2011 by LinZ

 

6 Things an OB/GYN Needs to Know When Taking Care of a Patient with ASD

Without a doubt, office visits with an OB/GYN are among the most stressful health care procedures… especially for people on the autism spectrum. Because the OB/GYN environment is not often “ASD-friendly”, these individuals may avoid these visits altogether. This is unfortunate considering OB/GYN visits are essential in ensuring a person’s sexual and physical reproductive health. But little changes in your environment and your interactions can make a world of a difference. If you are an OB/GYN and caring for a patient on the autism spectrum, here are 6 things you need to know.

Filed Under: Sex & Health Tagged With: ASD, autism, birth control, developmental disabilities, genitals, OB/GYN, pap smear, pregnancy, sensory, sexuality, STD, vagina, women

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