In the doctor's office: a parent perspective

Bruce Mills

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2011.10.015

In the doctor's office: a parent perspective

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2012 Feb;59(1):13-8, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2011.10.015.

Author

Bruce Mills¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of English, Kalamazoo College, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA. bmills@kzoo.edu

PMID: 22284789
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2011.10.015

Abstract

This article explores emblematic examples of autistic ways of processing the world and effective practices for pediatrician interactions with children on the spectrum. It offers a parent perspective in relation to this dynamic, considering personal anecdotes that reflect on the communication, social, and sensory challenges for those with autism.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / diagnosis
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / psychology*
Child, Preschool
Humans
Infant
Male
Office Visits*
Parent-Child Relations*
Physician-Patient Relations*
Video Recording
Young Adult