Primary care barriers autistic families still encounter

Autistic families face significant barriers in primary care due to communication gaps and sensory challenges within clinical environments that often cause undue stress. These difficulties are exacerbated by limited physician training on autism and fragmented care systems that force caregivers to repeatedly coordinate appointments and educate providers about specific patient needs.

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All articles from 23 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.