Browsing by Subject "Self-Care and Social Behavior in ASD"

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    Evaluating DD-CGAS scores in autism care: Trends, challenges, and future directions
    (2024-12) Shinde, Vaishali Vijay; Neal, Tiffany; Devarapalli, Baby Amulya; Swiezy, Naomi
    This project focused on analyzing the effectiveness of autism support services within the HANDS in Autism® Coordinated Care model through detailed review of patient progress and clinical outcomes. Key contributions included designing accessible, participant-centered interview questions for the NDI project, conducting case-level analysis of DD-CGAS scores for two patients, and contributing to a dissemination paper with descriptive statistics. The analysis revealed minimal improvements and in some cases, worsening of functioning post-discharge, particularly in self-care and academic performance. These findings emphasize the need for more targeted and sustained interventions. Recommendations include improving caregiver training, enhancing follow-up post-discharge, and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration to address persistent gaps in care.